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AJ55 RXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,064 mi
Last recorded187,064 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 187,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 184,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 182,440 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 6 Mar 2015 179,737 miles

centre seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2015 179,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 175,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 171,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 164,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 164,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 149,071 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 135,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 135,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,417 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 RXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

AJ55 RXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RXV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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