MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner and outer sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill, at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
rear axle corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hand brake readings are low
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
osf strut top mounting is worn
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low readings (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
hi level stoplamp appears to be not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (7.1.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside washer requirs adjustment
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside washer requirs adjustment
rear wiper blade split
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f abs ring cracked but light/system operating as normal
o/s/f abs pick up ring worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD55 CUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 LD55 CUU, 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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LD55 CUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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