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AJ55 CPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,858 mi
Last recorded42,858 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,273 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 38,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 29,657 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,527 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 26,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 26,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,163 miles

osr and nsr tyres cracked/perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 25,162 miles

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

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

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

osr and nsr tyres cracked/perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,000 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer and inner wall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer and inner wall cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 22,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,545 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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AJ55 CPO 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 CPO, 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 CPO registered?

AJ55 CPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AJ55 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 CPO 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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