MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust flexi pipe seriously weakened. (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both front. (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear. (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brakes slightly sticking ( needs cleaning and greasing.
Power steering fluid cap missing.
heavy oil leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre has a small cut
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s rear tyre perished advise replacement asap
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s rear tyre perished advise replacement asap
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust heavily corroded
rear wiper split
slight play in offside front balljoint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heavily corroded
rear wiper split
slight play in offside front balljoint
exhaust heavily corroded
offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion
offside and nearside front brake pads getting low
offside and nearside rear brake pads getting very low
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust heavily corroded
offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion
offside and nearside front brake pads getting low
offside and nearside rear brake pads getting very low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 front tyres just legal
o/s/r tyre low
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW54 UBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MW54 UBZ, 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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MW54 UBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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