MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint un-attached possibly could be repaired by being welded. Exhaust still attached to body rubbers holding exhaust secure for now. (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal very stiff and high. needs clutch and poss cable.
Front Headlamp insecure both lamps damaged refit lamp for temp repair. (4.1.1 (c))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster excessively worn (1.1.18 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake cable partially seized could possibly free off for short term repair. (1.1.6 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint un-attached possibly could be repaired by being welded. Exhaust still attached to body rubbers holding exhaust secure for now. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to brake caliper worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal very stiff and high. needs clutch and poss cable.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges
Offside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges
Rear brake pads uneven wear and low and disc s corroded
exhaust flexi has broken (cat too rear box)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges
Offside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges
Rear brake pads uneven wear and low and disc s corroded
exhaust flexi has broken (cat too rear box)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
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KJ55 WGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KJ55 WGW, 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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KJ55 WGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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