MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre badly perished 165x60x14
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre badly perished 165x60x14
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear tyre perished intread 165x60x14
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre perished intread 165x60x14
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge
Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Front sensor faulty (3.4.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to exhaust system
high level stop light not working
nearside front tyre only just legal
perishing to offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
perishing to offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to exhaust system
front brake application
front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
front brake pads wearing thin (not fully visible)
high level stop light not working
nearside front tyre only just legal
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wheels and near side rear are slightly binding.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding to nearside rear brake
some inbalance in rear brakes. close to limit
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WL56 LHE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 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 WL56 LHE, 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 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WL56 LHE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2007.
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