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AJ55 URG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,180 mi
Last recorded149,180 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 URG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 149,180 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 149,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 132,379 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 132,379 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 116,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2014 116,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,808 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,808 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,230 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 URG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 URG, 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 URG registered?

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

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