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NL55 JRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,354 mi
Last recorded18,354 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 JRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 18,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 14,216 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 14,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 12,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,098 miles

general corrosion of body and suspension components not sufficient to fail soon

Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,809 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underfloor & general components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,865 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 9,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,888 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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NL55 JRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NL55 JRX, 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 NL55 JRX registered?

NL55 JRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NL55 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 JRX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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