MOT Status
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62,816 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Rear Quarter Panel Damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear quarter off/side Quarter panel Damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear quarter off/side Quarter panel Damaged
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Window Does not open
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, advised to changed immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battry insecure
near side sill damedged
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battry insecure
near side sill damedged
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)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
wheel alignment appears to be out
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL54 NKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BL54 NKX, 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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What year was BL54 NKX registered?
BL54 NKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 January 2005.
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