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AJ05 DJV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,900 mi
Last recorded160,900 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,900 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 160,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 146,239 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 146,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 126,829 miles

chip in o/s/f windscreen.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake calliper damp.

Fail 25 May 2016 126,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/s reading a lot lower than o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake calliper damp.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in o/s/f windscreen.

Pass 26 May 2015 107,845 miles

slight o/s/f brake bind

Pass 27 May 2014 85,159 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 62,841 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 62,841 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 22,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ05 DJV, 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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AJ05 DJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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