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AJ55 WNX

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,854 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 132,852 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH FRONT (1.1.A.3d)

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

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,493 miles

Windscreen Cloudy ( Dirty on the inside as a result of some form of residue

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,697 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 105,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,367 miles

O/S Wiper blade rubber split but still clears the windscreen.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,394 miles

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

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

rear brake discs scored on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,260 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 WNX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

AJ55 WNX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is AJ55 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 WNX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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