MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight bind both rear wheels
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
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
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
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)
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)
n/s o/s/r tyres started to perish
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside front wiper blade split at both ends
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NV55 LGD registered?
NV55 LGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is NV55 LGD safe to buy?
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