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NU55 VLE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in general is coroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,077 miles

Exhaust flexy deterioated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,848 miles

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,263 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,278 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,125 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 31,097 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,587 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 VLE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

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

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