MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all four coil springs heavily corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()
bonnet safety catch partially siezed
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()
bonnet safety catch partially siezed
Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/r caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ( edge wear ) (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perrished
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ( edge wear ) (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on mirror (8.3.1e)
n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perrished
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight brake bind on n/s/r
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wire within tread of offside rear tyre
wire within tread of offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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LD55 JVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LD55 JVG, 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 JVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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