MOT Status
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75,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All...Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Over axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All...Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on all prescribed areas
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY08 FWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DY08 FWA, 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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What year was DY08 FWA registered?
DY08 FWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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