MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust flex deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine misfire
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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GL54 FGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 GL54 FGA, 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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GL54 FGA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2005.
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