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92,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly
nearside rear tyre worn
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
o/s/r tyre perrishing on side walls but no cords exposed
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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KF55 XBW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KF55 XBW, 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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KF55 XBW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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