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RJ05 NYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,713 mi
Last recorded27,713 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 NYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 27,713 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake lagging poor in action

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 23,288 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 23,286 miles

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 19,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,332 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,272 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 17,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,049 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 17,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,239 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 10,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RJ05 NYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RJ05 NYT, 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 RJ05 NYT registered?

RJ05 NYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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