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NY05 COU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 COU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 112,741 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,759 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,757 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,310 miles

O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,226 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,224 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,329 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 86,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,443 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,264 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 52,264 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 1,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,206 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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