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NX55 EXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,898 mi
Last recorded44,898 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 EXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,746 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 40,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,558 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 39,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Sep 2012 23,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2011 19,854 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,362 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,931 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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NX55 EXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX55 EXS, 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 NX55 EXS registered?

NX55 EXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is NX55 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX55 EXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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