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NV55 JGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,810 mi
Last recorded54,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 JGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,810 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,113 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 45,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 33,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,081 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 JGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV55 JGY, 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 NV55 JGY registered?

NV55 JGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is NV55 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 JGY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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