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NT05 LFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 LFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,276 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,468 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,721 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,721 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,999 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,595 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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NT05 LFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NT05 LFK, 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 NT05 LFK registered?

NT05 LFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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