MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring snapped (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
front brakes worn
rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AX05 KGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AX05 KGE, 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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AX05 KGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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