MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union on end of brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union on end of brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Heavy surface corrosion to all steering and suspension components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front and rear suspension has general corrosion
under body has general corrosion
Offside Front tyre bald on edge.
Rear discs badly corroding.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres bald on edges.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NSF ABS ring cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/r tyre cracked/split on inside side wall.
n/s/r brake squeal but cannot see pads?
n/s/r tyre perishing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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.
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AJ54 BUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 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 AJ54 BUW, 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 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJ54 BUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 November 2004.
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