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NV55 BZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,459 mi
Last recorded97,459 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 BZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 86,777 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,899 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,698 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,698 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,602 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,700 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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NV55 BZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV55 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 BZU registered?

NV55 BZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is NV55 BZU safe to buy?

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