MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all rear (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim distorted
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheel rim distorted
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BACKING PLATE INCOMPLETE (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO08 EER is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 SO08 EER, 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 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SO08 EER is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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