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NV55 XJW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,066 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wishbone arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,128 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,585 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,138 miles

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

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

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 XJW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

Is NV55 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 XJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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