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AJ55 CSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,503 mi
Last recorded46,503 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,503 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r and molding missing from both n/s/ doors

n/sa/r and o/s/r tyres badly cracked in sidewalls

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Nov 2014 46,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r and molding missing from both n/s/ doors

n/sa/r and o/s/r tyres badly cracked in sidewalls

o/s/f tyre badly cracked in sidewalls

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,364 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,364 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,588 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,660 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 CSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSX, 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 CSX registered?

AJ55 CSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is AJ55 CSX safe to buy?

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