MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded and poor advise clean inspection / replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
n/s/f seat belt webbing poor
o/s parking brake performance low
side skirts fitted unable to inspect sills properly
suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly!
slight fraying nearside front seat belt.
slight play offside front suspension top mount.
offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly!
slight fraying nearside front seat belt.
slight play offside front suspension top mount.
offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner and outer edges.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak from engine ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake seized (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak from engine ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn to excess
rear tyres worn to excess and perished
o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn to excess
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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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KY55 EAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KY55 EAE, 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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KY55 EAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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