MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
starter noisy
unable to check rear brake discs and pads as need removal
washers inoperative at rear and unable to check effective cleaning of wiper blades
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
starter noisy
unable to check rear brake discs and pads as need removal
washers inoperative at rear and unable to check effective cleaning of wiper blades
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
oil leak
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
oil leak
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Stop lamp not working all brake lights (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight cracking in o/s rear tyre wall
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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SN54 LKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 SN54 LKZ, 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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SN54 LKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2005.
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