MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre low tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear fog light lens damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre low tread
coolant low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brake discs corroded
coolant level low
nearside rear fog light lens damaged
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear discs surface rust
rear pads low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear discs surface rust
rear exhaust blow
rear pads low
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake (travels)
n/s/f tyre worn VERY low on edges
o/s/f tyre worn VERY low on edges(devoid of tread)
front tyres worn on edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HD05 LFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 HD05 LFV, 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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HD05 LFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.
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