MOT Status
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89,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box / join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear wiper blade defective.
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear wiper blade defective.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front +both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear sub-frame rusted
Front and rear suspension components rusted
Front tyres has a slight cracks inner side wall
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bushes deteriorating/perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear coil spring rusted/corroded
engine oil sump badly rusted/corroded
exhaust system corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washer water contaminated/very sludgy not cleaning windscreen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible reg plate faded (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front +both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear sub-frame rusted
Front and rear suspension components rusted
Front tyres has a slight cracks inner side wall
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bushes deteriorating/perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear coil spring rusted/corroded
engine oil sump badly rusted/corroded
exhaust system corroded
Front wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Rear coil spring rusted
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate faded (0.1 (b))
both front tyres inner side walls has a slight cracks
Nearside Rear coil spring badly rusted/corroded
Rear reg plate slightly faded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper badly split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn+tyre bald from the inner side +tyre tread has a serious deep tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring badly rusted/corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear reg plate slightly faded
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm.tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm.tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator has worn bearings causing excessive noise from engine.
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN10 YHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 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 BN10 YHJ, 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 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BN10 YHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.
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