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NL05 NYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,959 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

light pitting rear discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,817 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,891 miles

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 NYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

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

Is NL05 NYV safe to buy?

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