MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.218 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sill, has been seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
rear seat belts webbing slow to retract the last few inches
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked so that webbing/carcus can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sill, has been seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
rear seat belts webbing slow to retract the last few inches
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
minor play in steering rack side arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
minor play in steering rack side arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
front tyres have minor shoulder wear
rear wiper worn out
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
front tyres have minor shoulder wear
rear wiper worn out
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber anti slip pad worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal rubber anti slip pad worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake pipes greased
Sump corroded and leaking
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake pipes greased
Sump corroded and leaking
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear tyres slightly perishing and off side rear tyre has small cuts in tread
Near side rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Near side rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light n/w
rear wiper split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
high level brake light n/w
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AP54 LKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AP54 LKF, 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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AP54 LKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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