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NL05 MXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,592 mi
Last recorded74,592 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 MXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,412 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,410 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,455 miles

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,913 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,672 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,803 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,653 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,352 miles

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

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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NL05 MXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL05 MXC, 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 NL05 MXC registered?

NL05 MXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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