MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All round, both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex joint has become detached (8.2.1.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres starting to perish
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wiper blade worn
Secondary bonnet latch seized
Secondary bonnet latch seized
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KM55 APY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KM55 APY, 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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KM55 APY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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