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NU05 VNA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VNA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,433 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres cracking

Off side front wheel slight binding

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads look low unable to see death of pad

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,838 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust system corroded in places

Faulty hazard switch

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,195 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,982 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,631 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 8,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 7,415 miles

n/s/front tyer side wall damaged

o/s rear disc scored

Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,198 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 4,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 4,521 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 VNA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

NU05 VNA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is NU05 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 VNA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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