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NL55 NNX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 83,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 56,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainfeeds (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,671 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 41,359 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 41,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 36,996 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 36,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,848 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,314 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 NNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNX, 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 NNX registered?

NL55 NNX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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