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AJ55 CSU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,679 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,524 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,508 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavier to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at join between centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,061 miles

Central Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside Rubbers Perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 105,061 miles

Central Rear High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside Rubbers Perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater Discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 92,980 miles

front suspension top mounts have play

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear steel brake pipes corroded

front suspension top mounts have play

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,875 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 80,875 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,235 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,247 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 CSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CSU, 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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AJ55 CSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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