MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet catch stiff
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet catch stiff
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both tailing arm/axle bushes worn/deteriorated slightly
Rear bumper damaged
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both tailing arm/axle bushes worn/deteriorated slightly
Rear bumper damaged
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front tyre has a small cut on inner edge of tread but not showing cords
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front wheel trim damaged/distorted
Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm
Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks
Rear bumper damaged
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front tyre has a small cut on inner edge of tread but not showing cords
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front wheel trim damaged/distorted
Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm
Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks
Rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front hub back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 165/60 r14 75h (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front hub back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear tyre showing age cracks
recommend a wheel alignment
O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hard too see condition of brake pads due too wheel trims fitted.
O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Hard too see condition of brake pads due too wheel trims fitted.
O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.
Centre brakelight not working.
N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.
N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/F Wheel trims damaged/distorterd.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre brakelight not working.
N/S/F Tyre slight wear on inner edge.
N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/F Wheel trims damaged/distorterd.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
lip on front brake discs rear center brake light inop crack in front n/plate exhaust corroding damage on bumpers and wheel trims dents and scratchers on bodywork
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
dint in n/s/f door, exhaust corroded, oil on engine/gearbox, front brake discs lipped
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN55 YCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FN55 YCJ, 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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FN55 YCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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