MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc's corroded
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight leak / misting
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has play but not excessive ( worn )
Oil leak from engine ( under side of vehicle )
Rear Brake disc's corroded
Rear Exhaust baffles have collapsed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc's corroded
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight leak / misting
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Upper Top suspension mount has play but not excessive ( worn )
Oil leak from engine ( under side of vehicle )
Rear Brake disc's corroded
Rear Exhaust baffles have collapsed
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre aged / cracking
Offside Front tyre worm on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 YLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 EK55 YLL, 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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What year was EK55 YLL registered?
EK55 YLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is EK55 YLL safe to buy?
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