MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside nearside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside nearside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front wiper blades torn, recommend replace.
Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.
Oil leak
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DE54 UHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DE54 UHU, 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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DE54 UHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2004.
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