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AJ05 XHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 64,545 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 64,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam BEAM PATTERN NOT TESTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working ALL 3 LAMPS IN OPP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,706 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 60,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 54,371 miles

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

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

one or more engine mountings worn

Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 45,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 41,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,737 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 40,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,248 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 38,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring gear (1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 29,785 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to the cords

Offside Rear seriously perished in one place

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,960 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,960 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,728 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light inop

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,727 miles

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,085 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 XHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

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