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NU55 VLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,753 mi
Last recorded33,753 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,753 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 3 Sep 2019 33,731 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not reaching tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,569 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery security

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 26,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Axle bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,306 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate (cracked)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,670 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 12 Aug 2013 21,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

deep cut in offside front tyre tread + tyre heavily worn on inner edge

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,624 miles

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 3,368 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 VLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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