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NV05 TVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 TVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,719 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,413 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,087 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 96,453 miles

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

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Toys on mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 89,721 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

engine management light illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,390 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 55,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 46,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,520 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 TVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NV05 TVT, 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 NV05 TVT registered?

NV05 TVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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