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NV05 MRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 MRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,980 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake warning on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2019 104,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake warning on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,749 miles

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

Clutch worn difficult to select gear

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

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

Oil leal

Tracking out

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,749 miles

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

Clutch worn difficult to select gear

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

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

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

Oil leal

Tracking out

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,493 miles

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

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

clutch very heavy ?

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch very heavy ?

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,061 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing off and low

Fail 29 Mar 2014 72,061 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing off and low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,565 miles

Advise wheel alignment check front tyre`s worn off on inner edge`s.

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,968 miles

Advise rear tyre`s sign`s of perishing.(cracking on sidewalls)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,640 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2009 28,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,949 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 18,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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