MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ALL coil springs corroded
Nearside tyre cracking badly on outer tread corners
Rear tyres worn low on edges
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear slight warping to brake discs
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside rear tyre cracked & splitting
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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NV55 BZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BZX, 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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NV55 BZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2005.
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