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AJ55 WNC

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,432 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,360 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear outer wall cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2015 87,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 72,451 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 65,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,884 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 31,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,362 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 WNC is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 50,039 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 WNC, 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 20 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 WNC registered?

AJ55 WNC is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is AJ55 WNC safe to buy?

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