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NX55 UAJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 UAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight edge wear.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,499 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,488 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,618 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 UAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

NX55 UAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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