MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offise rear door damaged not sharp edges
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offise rear door damaged not sharp edges
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust corroded and weak.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox, corroded and started to split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust corroded and weak.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox, corroded and started to split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front hanger corroded off
front position lights different colours
handbrake lever has high travel
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front hanger corroded off
front position lights different colours
handbrake lever has high travel
Front To rear breake pipes coverd in seallant
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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front To rear breake pipes coverd in seallant
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
damp around steering rack
Both front wishbone arm rear bushes slight cracking
OSF tyre worn 2mm/worn inner edge replacement recommended asap
OSR tyre cracking
Rear brake pipes rusty/shailing
Slight damage nsr wheel inner rim
Slight oil misting pas rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front wishbone arm rear bushes slight cracking
OSF tyre worn 2mm/worn inner edge replacement recommended asap
OSR tyre cracking
Rear brake pipes rusty/shailing
Slight damage nsr wheel inner rim
Slight oil misting pas rack
Oil leak
Rear and centre exhaust bracket deteriorated replace or repair ASAP!!
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear and centre exhaust bracket deteriorated replace or repair ASAP!!
Engine oil contaminated and oil level low needs engine oil change ASAP!!
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine oil contaminated and oil level low needs engine oil change ASAP!!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MA58 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 MA58 RYJ, 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 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MA58 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2008.
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