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AJ55 RYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,605 miles

nsr tyre wearing down and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,233 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,244 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,691 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 36,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,923 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 RYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

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

Is AJ55 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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