MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s outer sill coroding
o/s outer sill coroding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s rear shocker (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s rear shocker (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front (BOTH) NS- OS tyres wearing close to the limit also cracked 165/60/14
Lower engine mount worn
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs slight corroded and lipped
knock at the front but unable to detect location
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front (BOTH) NS- OS tyres wearing close to the limit also cracked 165/60/14
Lower engine mount worn
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs slight corroded and lipped
knock at the front but unable to detect location
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside 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 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front tyre tread cracking no cords or wires showing
Offside Front tyre tread cracking no cords or wires showing
both front tyres perished/cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint pinch bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear slight bind on brakes due to hand brake sticking (cable or caliper)
both front tyres perished/cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
advise high level brake light not working
advise high level brake light not working
N/s/f tyre tread worn to 3mm
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Surface corrosion to brake discs
Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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PL05 CRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 PL05 CRJ, 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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PL05 CRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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