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NV55 XGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,992 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 73,992 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,910 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,473 miles

park brake poor

rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 11 Dec 2017 53,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,345 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,393 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 51,393 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 49,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,135 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 40,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,583 miles

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.

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 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.

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