MOT Status
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112,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW EFFORT
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NY05 COU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 NY05 COU, 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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How do I check the history of NY05 COU?
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What year was NY05 COU registered?
NY05 COU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is NY05 COU safe to buy?
The MOT history for NY05 COU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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