MOT Status
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94,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust system rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid resivoir slightly low
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear brake discs corroded
165/60/14
Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
Sill covers fitted
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
165/60/14
Exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
Sill covers fitted
Exhaust system is rusty
Slight play in offside front suspension top mount
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system is rusty
Offside rear brake disc is discoloured
Slight play in offside front suspension top mount
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CLAMP LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pads worn all round
Clutch worn and heavy
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Brake pads worn all round
Clutch worn and heavy
Rear brake discs poor condition
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch very stiff
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal very stiff
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SS05 APR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SS05 APR, 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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SS05 APR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.
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