MOT Status
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33,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting points for rear beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wiper smearing slightly
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting points for rear beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wiper smearing slightly
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake ferrels rusty rear/rear pads low/rear tyres cracking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
brake ferrels rusty rear/rear pads low/rear tyres cracking
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL05 YJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YL05 YJX, 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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YL05 YJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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