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NU55 NZY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,957 miles

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

nearside front inner steering tie rod play

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,428 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,024 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NU55 NZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU55 NZY registered?

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

Is NU55 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 NZY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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