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SO55 NKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,921 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 27,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 27,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,335 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 20,566 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,626 miles

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

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

rear number plate lights just light up number plate

Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,244 miles

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

accident damage o/s/f wing

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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SO55 NKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO55 NKK, 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 SO55 NKK registered?

SO55 NKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SO55 NKK safe to buy?

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