MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine at oil filter and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release lever ratchet worn (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coolant level low
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Engine sump excessively corroded ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join between center and tailpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak Engine sump excessively corroded ()
oil leak at filter
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak at filter
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre has cracks between treads + dot code 09
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil low
oil leak from oil filter
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre has cracks between treads + dot code 09
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil low
oil leak from oil filter
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cen brakelight inop
oli leak at filter
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
cen brakelight inop
oli leak at filter
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH05 LDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 SH05 LDC, 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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SH05 LDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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