MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose caliper carry bolt loose in hub (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake reading low (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight fading at both front headlight lenses
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight fading at both front headlight lenses
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nsf wiper perishing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wheel nut replaced
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AU55 ZHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 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 AU55 ZHJ, 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 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU55 ZHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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