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NV55 XGD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bottom arm bushes worn slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,462 miles

brake pipes corroded

front bottom arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes corroded

front bottom arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front and o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,909 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,935 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 XGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 XGD registered?

NV55 XGD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NV55 XGD safe to buy?

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