MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment required
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel alignment required
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
parking brake only just passed efficiency test @ 16%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
parking brake only just passed efficiency test @ 16%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring corroded (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
windscreen wipers deterioratng
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up corroded (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up corroded (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
CV JOINT NOISEY
Engine Management lamp on
Oil leak ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from engine
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
front brakes very sharp when
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brakes very sharp when
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
off side rear caliper different from near side rear.
off side rear caliper different from near side rear.
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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HJ55 TBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 HJ55 TBZ, 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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HJ55 TBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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