MOT Status
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134,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion rear metal brake pipes
Partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding
Slight uneven service brake application between fronts
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion on both rear coil springs
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion on both rear coil springs
n/s/f tyre 2mm approx and bald on inner edge
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre, Perished
Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Side Indicator Lamps (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre, Perished
Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Side Indicator Lamps (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre close to limit,bald inner edge,sidewall damaged and nail in tread
o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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LC55 JAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 LC55 JAU, 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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LC55 JAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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