MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlights clouded.
Both front ABS rings corroded.
Clutch pedal heavy when operated.
Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear wiper perished.
both headlamp lenses faded and patterns slightly poor
o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both headlamp lenses faded and patterns slightly poor
o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust flexi in poor condition.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper split.
o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear brake light not working
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and age cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and age cracking
o/s/r inner brake disc scored
o/s/r tyre wearing low and age cracking
body sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
rear coil springs corroded
slight damage to body sills
stone chips in wind sreen
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
age cracking to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
nsr inner tyre wall damaged
sills covered
slight damage to sills
stone chips in windscreen
battery is loose in its tray
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV05 YFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GV05 YFM, 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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GV05 YFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2005.
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