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WJ55 AYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,620 mi
Last recorded43,620 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 AYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,742 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,040 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,064 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2013 25,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,487 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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WJ55 AYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ55 AYA, 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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What year was WJ55 AYA registered?

WJ55 AYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is WJ55 AYA safe to buy?

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