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NU55 NZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,406 mi
Last recorded51,406 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,406 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,325 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,982 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four wheels rims corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four wheels rims corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,339 miles

Front suspension starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,483 miles

general corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Mar 2019 40,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,929 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,184 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,474 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,798 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,920 miles

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

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

slight cut on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,291 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 NZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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