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NK55 CPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 CPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,363 miles

Radiator support corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,851 miles

Radiator lower steel frame to body corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 101,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Radiator lower steel frame to body corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 98,180 miles

coolant radiator lower crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant radiator lower crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,284 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,185 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise unable to check both front brake pads

advise unable to check both rear brake pads

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise unable to check both front brake pads

advise unable to check both rear brake pads

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,892 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,751 miles

brake anti slip wearing

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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NK55 CPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK55 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK55 CPE registered?

NK55 CPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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