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AJ55 WNL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,959 mi
Last recorded66,959 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight play in the top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,441 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,885 miles

Front Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Offside Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 52,885 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Offside Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,742 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,563 miles

both rear tyres 7yrs old

eye level brake light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,065 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake pads visually look low

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 May 2009 19,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,330 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)

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 WNL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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