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NU55 NZT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,154 mi
Last recorded50,154 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,154 miles

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 50,154 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 42,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 41,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,661 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 37,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 35,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 30,772 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2013 28,187 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidwall no cords showing

Pass 24 May 2012 26,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 25,356 miles

leak from washer bottle area?

scoreing on rear brake discs

Pass 24 May 2010 24,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,160 miles

no spare wheel

tread on all tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,160 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 NZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

NU55 NZT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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