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X40 AAJ

2026 Kia Picanto

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 AAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,875 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 36,737 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,652 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 23,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 13,776 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 13,776 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,638 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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X40 AAJ is a 2026 Kia Picanto in Blue. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X40 AAJ, 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 0 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X40 AAJ registered?

X40 AAJ is a 2026 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2026.

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