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NV55 XPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 66,367 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,453 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 XPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

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

Is NV55 XPN safe to buy?

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