MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside mirror glass missing
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
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
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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