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AJ55 RYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 90,702 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 90,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,475 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 9 May 2018 86,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2017 83,487 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge and outer sidewall perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 83,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge and outer sidewall perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,486 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 75,311 miles

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

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

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

rear top brake light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

rear top brake light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,916 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,038 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2009 31,606 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 RYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

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

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