MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)
Front Service brake indicates brake bind both sides (3.7.D.2a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill;;several places (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill ;;several places (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
No plate screws slightly loose
Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
No plate screws slightly loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre has cut in tread but not showing cords or ply
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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU55 VLH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?
NU55 VLH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is NU55 VLH safe to buy?
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