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NU05 YXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,457 mi
Last recorded99,457 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 YXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,457 miles

Nearside Front shocker top has slight play

Offside Front shocker top has slight play

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top has slight play

Offside Front shocker top has slight play

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,044 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,623 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 88,168 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,906 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,824 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,632 miles

rear disc coroding nearside

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,423 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,395 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,104 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 YXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

NU05 YXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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