MOT Status
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89,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge ( Advise tracking checked and adjusted as req'd )
Front exhaust metal mount has broken off of exhaust pipe, Req's welding back on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight play in both front top strut mounts
n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven
Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge ( Advise tracking checked and adjusted as req'd )
Front exhaust metal mount has broken off of exhaust pipe, Req's welding back on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Slight play in both front top strut mounts
n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven
front wheel trims damaged
o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge suggest replace (5.2.3 (e))
front wheel trims damaged
o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
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Y18 GAK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 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 Y18 GAK, 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 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y18 GAK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.
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