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NY05 KWS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,235 mi
Last recorded58,235 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 KWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,472 miles

front brake discs have slight wear distortion

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

bonnet safty catch seized

Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs have slight wear distortion

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

bonnet safty catch seized

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 37,681 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,367 miles

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

center exhaust heat sheeld loose

near side front wheel trim damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 33,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

center exhaust heat sheeld loose

near side and off side front ABS rings damaged

near side front wheel trim damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,110 miles

r/o/s brake disc corroded

slight damage on tyre walls f/n/s,r/n/s

Fail 25 Sep 2010 28,068 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

r/o/s brake disc corroded

slight damage on tyre walls f/n/s,r/n/s

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,779 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,778 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 13,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NY05 KWS, 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 NY05 KWS registered?

NY05 KWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is NY05 KWS safe to buy?

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