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AJ05 XHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,956 mi
Last recorded106,956 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 85,527 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 85,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 15 May 2010 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 70,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 56,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

AJ05 XHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XHF safe to buy?

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