MOT Status
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111,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and cut (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front N/S & O/S Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating
Handbrake is close to no reserve travel
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil filter corroded
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear n/s+o/s brake dust shields deteriorating
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear n/s+o/s brake dust shields deteriorating
All steering & suspension components lightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil filter lightly corroded
Rear N/S & O/S Rear brake disc dust shields corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
All steering & suspension components lightly corroded
Oil filter lightly corroded
Rear N/S & O/S Rear brake disc dust shields corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight binding on n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight binding on n/s/r wheel
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s & o/s rear wheel binding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s rear handbrake needs adjustment
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s rear handbrake needs adjustment
n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
o/s handbrake needs adjustment
Offside Rear Door damaged but can be opened and closed
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AO12 YDN is a 2012 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,070 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 AO12 YDN, 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 14 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO12 YDN is a 2012 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2012.
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