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WR55 NTC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 NTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 79,330 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 73,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 64,874 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 61,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,685 miles

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

unable to see full condition of both front and rear pads

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,314 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,873 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 30,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 18,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 11,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,428 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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WR55 NTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WR55 NTC, 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 WR55 NTC registered?

WR55 NTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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