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NV55 XKH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 64,031 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 61,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,280 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 60,489 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,709 miles

Eml

High Level Brake Light Inop

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Osf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,709 miles

Eml

High Level Brake Light Inop

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Osf Tyre Sidewall Perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,707 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,580 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 XKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

NV55 XKH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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