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NU05 VJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,255 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 49,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,313 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,821 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 14,717 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,779 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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NU05 VJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NU05 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

NU05 VJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is NU05 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 VJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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