MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread, no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive lots of oil, but not dripping off. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brakes performance ; Front & Rear slightly uneven application & imbalance
Driveshafts ; Nearside inner gaiter leaking grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at 1.6 mm , legal limit & secondary tread bald at inner edge ( close to cords ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split , 16 " (3.4 (b) (i))
Note ; Offside front wheel has slightly restricted rotation suspect brake related
Note ; Rear wiper split ( special fit )
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split , 22 " (3.4 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driveshafts ; Nearside front inner C.V. gaiter leaking grease
Note ; *** Battery is discharged ?
Note ; Offside front Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Tyres ; Tread low at inner edge , Offside front
Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 %
Drivers view ; Screen washers slightly weak
Note ; Engine oil filter corroded , may become porous
Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 %
Drivers view ; Screen washers slightly weak
Note ; Engine oil filter corroded , may become porous
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and tread
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes
Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded on inner face , recommend replace
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes
Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded on inner face , recommend replace
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
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 UOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.
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