MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight roughness/scraping detected when rotating wheel
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge - alomost through to cords (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight roughness/scraping detected when rotating wheel
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
high level/centre stop light not working
incorrect bolt fitted to offside front bottom ball joint,only just reaches locking thread
nearside rear brake flexi-hose not clamped to hub assembly. still secure and not fouling anywhere
offside front wing very corroded, no sharp edges
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
high level/centre stop light not working
incorrect bolt fitted to offside front bottom ball joint,only just reaches locking thread
nearside rear brake flexi-hose not clamped to hub assembly. still secure and not fouling anywhere
offside front wing very corroded, no sharp edges
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering arms
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front head lamp lens misty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre split and perished
both reg plate bulbs working but dim
stone chip in N/S of windscreen
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front head lamp lens misty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre split and perished
both reg plate bulbs working but dim
stone chip in N/S of windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear handbrake effort low
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear handbrake effort low
both front sidelights dim operation
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside headlight low aim
Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges.
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
accident damage to o/s/r quarter
front underside of vehicle has sustained damage,visible signs and various new parts have been fitted
accident damage to o/s/r quarter
front underside of vehicle has sustained damage,visible signs and various new parts have been fitted
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 YMT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 EK55 YMT, 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 YMT registered?
EK55 YMT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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