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CJ55 AGX

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 AGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 91,063 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment front

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,042 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 11,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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CJ55 AGX is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CJ55 AGX, 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 CJ55 AGX registered?

CJ55 AGX is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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