MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
under side corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
under side corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish and wear
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish and wear
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
slight corrsion to exhaust system
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust system starting to corrode
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre wearing
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre wearing
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system starting to corrode
o/s/f front windscreen washers weak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system starting to corrode
o/s/f front windscreen washers weak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 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 CA54 CWJ, 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 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CA54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2004.
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