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NX55 OPY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 OPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,640 miles

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

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise engine light on

advise osf wheel slight bind

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,663 miles

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)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,663 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,989 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,233 miles

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 2 Dec 2011 44,232 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,410 miles

nearside and offside rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,965 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 OPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPY, 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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NX55 OPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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