MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working blocked jets (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake poor
rear wheels have slight bind
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine light on
front discs pitted
osr seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets of (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Note:Both rear tyres have deteriorated.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets of (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Note:Both rear tyres have deteriorated.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
objects on mirror in drivers view removed
offside front tyre running off on inner edge
offside rear inner brake pad looks to be getting low
sidewall damage nearside front tyre
tyre pressures require checking
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 XGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?
NV55 XGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is NV55 XGJ safe to buy?
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