MOT Status
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149,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears (inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust limits close to the limits at times
n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area
o/s and n/s front tyres have age related cracking to the outer edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears (inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust limits close to the limits at times
n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area
o/s and n/s front tyres have age related cracking to the outer edges
both reae brake back plates corroded
hand brake effort getting low
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both reae brake back plates corroded
hand brake effort getting low
Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle from Zone A ()
early signs of general age related corrosion to the underbody and components
exhaust emissions close to the limits at times
Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle from Zone A ()
Windscreen washer not working bottle frozen (3.5 (a))
early signs of general age related corrosion to the underbody and components
exhaust emissions close to the limits at times
front and rear suspension has general corrosion
under body has general corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension has surface corrosion
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre spitting on outer edge ADVICE to replace
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre spitting on outer edge ADVICE to replace
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s headlamp fixings loose
tyre puncture foam out of date
battery insecure
bonnet saftey catch partially seized
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC55 JLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 LC55 JLO, 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 JLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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