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NU05 KSF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,499 mi
Last recorded111,499 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 KSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,499 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 111,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,922 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,742 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 97,741 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,613 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 67,515 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

nsf windscreen wiper worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,493 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs surface corroded

unable to check rear brake pad thickness with wheels fitted (suspect possibly worn thin)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 54,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs surface corroded

unable to check rear brake pad thickness with wheels fitted (suspect possibly worn thin)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,024 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and corroed.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn and corroed.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,451 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 35,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,402 miles

Nearside rear tyre split but not exposing cords

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 30,398 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre split but not exposing cords

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

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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NU05 KSF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU05 KSF, 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 NU05 KSF registered?

NU05 KSF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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