MOT Status
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85,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished on outer sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear brake discs slightly pitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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SP04 ZXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 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 SP04 ZXR, 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 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SP04 ZXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.
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