MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear w/arch corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
battery poor
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUTS
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUTS
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both sides front tyres cracking at tread shoulders
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort possibly due to caliper seized (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust heavily corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ55 BZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 AJ55 BZW, 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 AJ55 BZW registered?
AJ55 BZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2005.
Is AJ55 BZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ55 BZW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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