MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front wiper arms deteriorated
Drivers seat belt slow to retract
Front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer fuel flap won't stay closed but fuel cap secure and sealed
Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
Various brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clip on n/s steering rack gaiter broken but gaiter still secure at time of test
exhausy front mounting bracket insecure but exhaust adequately supported
o/s front brake gripping slightly
oil level low
outer tailgate handle sticking
surface corrosion on both front brake discs(o/s worse)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clip on n/s steering rack gaiter broken but gaiter still secure at time of test
exhausy front mounting bracket insecure but exhaust adequately supported
o/s front brake gripping slightly
oil level low
outer tailgate handle sticking
surface corrosion on both front brake discs(o/s worse)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet safety catch seized
clip broken on nearside steering rack gaiter
engine oil low
exhaust front mounting bracket not secure but exhaust still adequately supported
rear tailgate outer door handle sticking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
rear tailgate outer door handle sticking
steering rack gaiter clip broken on nearside
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
rear tailgate outer door handle sticking
steering rack gaiter clip broken on nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pipes rusty
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both sides rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling
n/s rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted
various metal brake pipes in engine slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both sides rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling
n/s rear brake disc inner surface badly pitted
various metal brake pipes in engine slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power steering pipe at rack very rusty and damp but no leaks at time of test
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV55 EWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 SV55 EWP, 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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SV55 EWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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