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PK05 NWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,393 mi
Last recorded82,393 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 NWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,393 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cvgaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 76,011 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 69,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,243 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,262 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 NWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 PK05 NWG, 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 PK05 NWG registered?

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

Is PK05 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 NWG 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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