MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s outer sills weak and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop light not working.
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Stop light not working.
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
nsf tyre has a slight cut to sidewall
nsf wiper blade is split
osf tyre is wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
nsf tyre has a slight cut to sidewall
nsf wiper blade is split
osf tyre is wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre wall damaged
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 BDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AY55 BDU, 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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AY55 BDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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