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AJ05 DHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,280 mi
Last recorded117,280 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2022 117,280 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2022 117,280 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,440 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,439 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 99,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 88,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,540 miles

Aux belts with timiong belt (+ac)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs worn ~5000 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perrished and cracked

Timing belt due? (60/72)

Fail 13 May 2013 45,790 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 13 May 2013 45,790 miles

timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 22 May 2012 38,167 miles

Battery insecure, offside rear brake pipe corroded (now coated)

Pass 20 May 2011 34,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,855 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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AJ05 DHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ05 DHZ, 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 AJ05 DHZ registered?

AJ05 DHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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