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81,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 30% limit 30% n/s rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.>>> All tyre treads wearing out of shape.
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.>>> All tyre treads wearing out of shape.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
tracking probably needs adjustment-front tyres wearing on insides
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ05 BYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MJ05 BYT, 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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MJ05 BYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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