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NU55 DLZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 DLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,585 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,401 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing as brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,296 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,863 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,625 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 55,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,086 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on both front brakes

slight bind on offside rear brake

parking brake cable non operational on offside rear

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,547 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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NU55 DLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU55 DLZ, 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 NU55 DLZ registered?

NU55 DLZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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