MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))
both rear brake disc heavy corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake disc heavy corroded
Oil leak ()
unable to see front pads
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked ball joint not fitted into hub correctly (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
unable to see front pads
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust flexy in poor condition
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust flexy in poor condition
oil leak o/s of engine bay
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak o/s of engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
o/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall
oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
boyh rear and o/s/f tyres sidewalls slight cracking
boyh rear and o/s/f tyres sidewalls slight cracking
both rear tyres cracking with age
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking with age
Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front wiper just clearing view
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear tyre perished
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 PE05 GRX, 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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PE05 GRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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