MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal rubber worn,sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal rubber worn,sill covers fitted
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DA05 YAE, 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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DA05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 August 2005.
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