MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres wearing badly on inner tread area.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres wearing badly on inner tread area.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight exhaust leak present
Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated. Nearside rear & Nearside front (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside wiper blade rubber beginning to detach
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside wiper blade rubber beginning to detach
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F Tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S/F Tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding slighly, nearside rear brake discs in poor condition inner face
front brake discs slighly worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding slighly, nearside rear brake discs in poor condition inner face
front brake discs slighly worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK55 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 PK55 GYT, 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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PK55 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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