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AJ55 WNT

2006 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,608 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake inefficient

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,937 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust have minor leak

under body corroded coil springs are corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 88,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust have minor leak

under body corroded coil springs are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,784 miles

Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear rigid pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,878 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,383 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,938 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,686 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,611 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WNT is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WNT, 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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AJ55 WNT is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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