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NV55 LGD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 67,210 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2020 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear frame badly corroded and strength reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pads on steel (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also front suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,737 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,139 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,555 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,969 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,619 miles

n/s o/s/r tyres started to perish

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s/r tyres started to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,789 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,549 miles

offside front wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,435 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 LGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LGD, 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 LGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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