MOT Status
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47,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT BANJO PIPE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY WORN
REAR AXLE CORRODING
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated system corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front suspension top mount slightly worn
Offside Front tyre edge wear
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front wings (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
cannot fully inspect front and rear brake pads
slight corrosion rear axle
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
BOTH SIDE FLASHERS DISCOLOURING
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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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SO55 HHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 SO55 HHS, 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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SO55 HHS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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