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NL55 TCZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,614 mi
Last recorded45,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 TCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,614 miles

Suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,541 miles

suspension has corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,134 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 39,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,099 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre starting to crack and perish badly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,935 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre tread just starting to seperate slightly.also cut in outer sidewall,no visible cords.

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 TCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL55 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

NL55 TCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is NL55 TCZ safe to buy?

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