MOT Status
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All coil springs badly corroded
Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated but not leaking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn VERY close to ply & or cords
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All coil springs badly corroded
Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated but not leaking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn VERY close to ply & or cords
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres worn on inside edge very close to limit and cords 165/60/14h
front coil springs slightly corroded
o/s/f brake binding slightly
rear coil springs heavily corroded
slight play o/s/f steering arm
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn on inside edge very close to limit and cords 165/60/14h
front coil springs slightly corroded
o/s/f brake binding slightly
rear coil springs heavily corroded
slight play o/s/f steering arm
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres worn slightly on edges
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper slight play in shock absorber topmount
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small tear in N/s front Tyre outer sidewall
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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KA05 LZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 KA05 LZO, 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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KA05 LZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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