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NV55 JHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 JHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,808 miles

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

Front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2015 106,808 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,703 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,563 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,740 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,614 miles

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

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

Offside rear caliper damp (unable to comfirm leak from piston)

Slightly uneven rear brake application

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,588 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 JHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

NV55 JHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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