MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear of brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear of brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake disc worn not weakened
front inner brake pads getting close to limit
front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas
nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas
rear of vehicle corroded in areas
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake disc worn not weakened
front inner brake pads getting close to limit
front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas
nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas
rear of vehicle corroded in areas
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread perishing
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust corroded in places
front number plate starting to deteriorate
rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
rear tyres starting to perish
wear on front brake discs
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r brakes binding slightly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 OSL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BG55 OSL, 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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BG55 OSL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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