MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high poor output (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating uneven brake application- over 40% difference (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front And o/s/r wheel rim buckled
Nearside Front Inner tyre bold at shoulder
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Front And o/s/r discs corroded
Offside Front belt frayed
Offside Rear no plate light dim
corrosion to - axle, rear inner sills, n/s/r inner arch & chassis
front brakes binding
headlamps discoloured
hub components corroded
oil leak
rear shock bushes perished
unable to assess brake pads
Brake insecure cable/caliper connections as per above (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance rear brake cables and replacement calipers incompatible,cables tied onto calipers with low degree of success (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
front brakes binding
headlamps discoloured
n/s screenwash inop,wipers poor
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s no plate light dim
o/s/f + o/s/r discs rotten,pads not visible
o/s/f belt fraying
oil leak
rear tyres wear/tread distorting
screen damage
suspension,axle,rear inner sills,n/s/r inner arch,chassis-corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre bald on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside front seat belt starting to fray
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
front tyres wearing on inner edges
offside front seat belt starting to fray
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres are perishing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake discs corroded
front tyres worn thin on inner edges
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brakes binding slightly
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
rear brake hoses, pipes corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brakes binding slightly
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
rear brake hoses, pipes corroded
front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre down to 1.65mm of tread
niose from o/s/r brake
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AO54 JDF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 AO54 JDF, 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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AO54 JDF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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