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NV55 XRE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Jan 2016 95,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,957 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 90,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 82,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,593 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2011 62,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre brake light not working

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,408 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,171 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 XRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

NV55 XRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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