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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n\s and o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os ns (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OS NS FRONT ANTI ROLL VBAR LINKS WORN OS FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES NS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALLS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front slight split on side wall
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front slight split on side wall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT WHEELS BINDING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
OS FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
OS FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY
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)
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
n/s/f ball dust cover split
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inside edges
n/s/f ball dust cover split
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH54 OCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 YH54 OCV, 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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YH54 OCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2004.
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