MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill on limit,sills,rear wheel boxes etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 showing slight deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Power steering malfunctioning belt slip (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill on limit,sills,rear wheel boxes etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside 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 showing slight deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion showing/starting in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion showing/starting in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge(bald) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet secondary catch faulty
slight corrosion showing in places n/s sill
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
bonnet secondary catch faulty
slight corrosion showing in places n/s sill
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +slight deterioration rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front brake pads appear to be getting lower
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor
rear brake discs showing slight deterioration+rear brake pipe slight corrosion
slight corrosion starting in places
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
rear tyres 3mm
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres 2.5mm
n/s/f brake rubbing
rear tyres 3mm
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RF05 AVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RF05 AVL, 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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RF05 AVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.
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