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NX55 UAY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,771 mi
Last recorded79,771 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

brake pipe slightly corroded, offside front

slight play top suspension mounts, offside front, nearside front

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

brake pipe slightly corroded, offside front

slight play top suspension mounts, offside front, nearside front

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe outer cover split

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,584 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe outer cover split

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,833 miles

Front wipers poor

NSR Tyre has deep splits

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

OSF Tyre worn off on inner edge

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front wipers poor

NSR Tyre has deep splits

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

OSF Tyre worn off on inner edge

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,206 miles

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

Front wipers split & smearing

N/S/R Tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2013 57,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front wipers split & smearing

N/S/R Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,706 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2012 47,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,298 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,195 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)

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 UAY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

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

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