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PK05 NWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,433 mi
Last recorded106,433 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,433 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 98,749 miles

Front flexi exshaust slight blow

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,429 miles

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

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

Significant engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,060 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,210 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,990 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,186 miles

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

Osf top mount slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,186 miles

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

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

Osf top mount slight play

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,529 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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PK05 NWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK05 NWC, 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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PK05 NWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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