MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front wipers deteriorated
Coolant level below min limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Internal cabin very dirty /deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Plastic door trim missing
Offside Damage to bodywork
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Roof lining not attached
Slight play both front suspension top mounts
Small spilt brake pedal anti=slip rubber
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front wipers deteriorated
Coolant level below min limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Internal cabin very dirty /deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Plastic door trim missing
Offside Damage to bodywork
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Roof lining not attached
Slight play both front suspension top mounts
Small spilt brake pedal anti=slip rubber
All seat belts retract slowly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Damage down bodywork
Offside Damage down bodywork
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Park brake cable deteriorated
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Split brake pedal anti-slip rubber
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Damage to rear quarter/ wheel arch
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
All seat belt dirty and retract slowly.
All tyres low on pressure
Both front wipers have end splits.
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.
Coolant below min limit.
Damage to both rear doors /quarters.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak.
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper (from park brake lever) (3.6.A.1)
All seat belt dirty and retract slowly.
All tyres low on pressure
Both front wipers have end splits.
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber split.
Coolant below min limit.
Damage to both rear doors /quarters.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak.
Engine oily
Exhaust corroded
Front wipers smear screen
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing thin
Engine oily
Exhaust corroded
Front wipers smear screen
Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.
Damage to offside rear wheel arch.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Air conditioning compressor bolt loose.
Brake pedal rubber worn on edge.
Damage to offside rear wheel arch.
Nearside rear tyre perished.
Nearside rear wheel damaged.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front wheel trim damaged and insecure.
Oil leak
Slight binding to nearside rear brake.
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cracking to n/s/r tyre
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cracking to n/s/r tyre
front and rear brake discs worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
different size tyres front to rear
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
different size tyres front to rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LT55 VNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LT55 VNV, 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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LT55 VNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2005.
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