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AJ05 XJV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2015 95,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,154 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,519 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor front

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,087 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,087 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,119 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 XJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

AJ05 XJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XJV safe to buy?

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