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NV05 MPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,116 mi
Last recorded94,116 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,116 miles

Coil spring worn Both rear Coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Two lower suspension arms slight corrosion

Rear axle Slight corrosion

Subframe Slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,062 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 93,061 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,051 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively parking brake just met requirments (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 91,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill damaged /split /holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight unit damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,171 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 74,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 69,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,522 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to all underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,522 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to all underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,643 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mount worn

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front arm bushes worn

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2016 67,642 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front shocker top mount worn

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front arm bushes worn

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel slight grabbing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,735 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer slightly insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2014 62,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs in general poor condition

rear exhaust silencer slightly insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 56,168 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 49,275 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 42,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 33,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre close to limit.

rear no plate lettering starting to fade.

rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2.

travell on h/brake.

Fail 26 May 2010 33,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre close to limit.

rear no plate lettering starting to fade.

rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2.

travell on h/brake.

Pass 27 May 2009 25,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 20,586 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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NV05 MPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NV05 MPZ, 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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NV05 MPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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