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AJ55 RYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. Approx 10mm diameter hole between sill return lower welds and brace spot weld. No adverse affect to panel integrity. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 61,602 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Foreign matter ingress has erased the border above the figure G. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. Approx 10mm diameter hole between sill return lower welds and brace spot weld. No adverse affect to panel integrity. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,109 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch is not clearly marked due to deterioration of the printing.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, within 30cm of front subframe rear mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill return, two places: Within rear axle mounting bracket, and also approx 15cm forwards, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Up to 41% lower effort recorded during increase/decrease checks. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Up to 38% lower effort recorded during increase/decrease checks. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill joint to lower flange, sill return within axle mounting bracket, and also approx 15cm forwards. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just meet requirements at 29% imbalance. Offside not locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch is not clearly marked due to deterioration of the printing.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 57,706 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 57,702 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 54,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,910 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake disc`s rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc`s rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,685 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 May 2010 32,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,521 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 RYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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