MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet safety catch, not working.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Bottom of radiator appears to be leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim slightly dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60 R 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet safety catch, not working.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Bottom of radiator appears to be leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim slightly dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
both front to rear brake pipes corroding
both rear brakes slightly binding
front cross member corroded
nearside front tyre damaged on inner side wall
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet secondary retaining catch faulty
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust front flexi in poor condition
offside front tyre worn (devoid of tread) on edges
slight binding on offside rear brake
damage to nearside front tyre wall and tyre worn on edges
offside front to rear brake pipe corroding/ slightly pitted at rear
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake fluid level low
damage to nearside front tyre wall and tyre worn on edges
offside front to rear brake pipe corroding/ slightly pitted at rear
offside rear park brake effort should be better
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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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LB55 AJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 LB55 AJY, 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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LB55 AJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.
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