MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn & deteriorated 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Front both front top suspension mounts worn
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded in places and front flexi broken
long brake pedal
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Front both front top suspension mounts worn
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded in places and front flexi broken
long brake pedal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount
Offside Front top mount
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side nosey (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner c v boot is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side nosey (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear center stop light not working
rear springs corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER
REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON FERRULES
FRONT BUMPER BEEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE ON 2M
both front tyres on 2m and slightly worn on inside edges of tyres
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM04 EBG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FM04 EBG, 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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FM04 EBG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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