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NY05 NHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 NHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,989 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 45,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 39,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 37,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge cords may be exposed very soon 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 34,871 miles

engine oil low, not below the minimum mark

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer edges and has a section on outer edge that is almost bald

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 25,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,586 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 9,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,949 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 NHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NHZ, 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

How do I check the history of NY05 NHZ?

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What year was NY05 NHZ registered?

NY05 NHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is NY05 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY05 NHZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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