MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
creaking noise from o/s/f
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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AJ62 SFZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2013 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 38,919 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AJ62 SFZ, 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 13 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ62 SFZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2013.
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