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AJ05 LKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,903 mi
Last recorded85,903 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,132 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside wiper worn

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

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper worn

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,361 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 28 Aug 2013 58,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,857 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 LKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LKK, 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 LKK registered?

AJ05 LKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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