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NL55 TCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 TCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,570 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,983 miles

ADVISE front wiper blades slit

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,983 miles

ADVISE front wiper blades slit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,436 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,530 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,741 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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NL55 TCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL55 TCV, 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 NL55 TCV registered?

NL55 TCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NL55 TCV safe to buy?

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