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SY55 NKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 41,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 36,148 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 36,148 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 33,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,673 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2017 25,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 22,705 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 6 May 2015 19,501 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 19,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 18,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,379 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 NKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY55 NKK registered?

SY55 NKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SY55 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 NKK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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