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NU55 VLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,235 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near the back axel mount and outer sill near c post. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear axel area and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak near rear box joint over back axel. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,126 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody as vairious parts with corrosion..... n/s o/s outer sills as been heavley undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 82,783 miles

child seats fitted

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 82,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,558 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,510 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 VLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

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