MOT Status
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86,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade refitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged class broken ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
advise underguards arch covers plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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BU53 ASH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2013 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 38,919 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 BU53 ASH, 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 13 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BU53 ASH registered?
BU53 ASH is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2013.
Is BU53 ASH safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 ASH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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