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SY55 NJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,614 mi
Last recorded66,614 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,614 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,838 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coatted

wax oiled

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,294 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 25,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by two (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 20,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

abs rings broken

Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,645 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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SY55 NJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 SY55 NJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY55 NJX registered?

SY55 NJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is SY55 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 NJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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