MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to underbody and components becoming evident
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion evident on under body and components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL55 NOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?
NL55 NOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.
Is NL55 NOU safe to buy?
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