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NX55 TZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,510 mi
Last recorded109,510 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 103,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,907 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,907 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,944 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 25 Jul 2017 93,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,654 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,757 miles

both rear tyres cracking 165/60/14

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,432 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)

rear discs heavily worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 49,432 miles

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

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)

rear discs heavily worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,633 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,515 miles

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

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 TZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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