MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp + exhaust backbox - multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill - multiple spots (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cups - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills - around axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion throughout underside
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle attachments - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axle corroding
slight play in o/s front top mount
surface corrosion throughout
Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sills - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle attachments - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axle corroding
slight play in o/s front top mount
surface corrosion throughout
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around axle attachments - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle corroding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around axle attachments - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axlr corroding
Rear lower shock absorber bolt mounting to axle corroding
Exhaust system insecure middle piece after silencer exhaust piece broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure throughout from front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around bolt attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along tank to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front top mount has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axlr corroding
Rear lower shock absorber bolt mounting to axle corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front top suspension mounts have play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake high, but still has reserve travel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front top suspension mounts have play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake high, but still has reserve travel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 exhaust mounts detached,system adequatly supported
nearside front wiper blade deteriorated
failed welds on two exhaust brackets, system adequetly supported
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
failed welds on two exhaust brackets, system adequetly supported
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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CV08 MTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 CV08 MTO, 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 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CV08 MTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2008.
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