MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion throughout
Lift at front suspension top mounting
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion throughout
Lift at offside front suspension strut top mounting
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))
Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)
Parking brake efficiency low
Play in offside front suspension top mounting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise both front tyres low on inner edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear wheel tight to spin...not binding
unable to see rear brake pads
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake fluid low
front inner brake pads wearing low
movement in offside upper suspension mounting,..not excessive
no tread on front inner tyrea,...advise to change
brake fluid low
front inner brake pads wearing low
movement in offside upper suspension mounting,..not excessive
no tread on front inner tyrea,...advise to change
offside wiper split
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KB55 AEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KB55 AEF, 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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KB55 AEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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