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AJ55 RYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,711 mi
Last recorded48,711 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,711 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 48,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,006 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,848 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 40,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 38,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 34,128 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,901 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 22,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,042 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 10,881 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 RYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

Is AJ55 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RYF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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