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SO05 NFT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2017 74,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,284 miles

advise ends of brake pipes been heavily coated with paint unable to properly asses

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,735 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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SO05 NFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SO05 NFT, 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 SO05 NFT registered?

SO05 NFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is SO05 NFT safe to buy?

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