MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Bonnet latch damaged but operating well
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside & Offside Front Shocker Top Mounts
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking inside of tread ( no cords exposed ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front 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 Front 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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking inside of tread ( no cords exposed ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damiged
offside tyre is flatspot on iner edge worn close to limit
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear inner pads apear low
play in offside front suspension top mounting
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YM54 AVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YM54 AVZ, 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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YM54 AVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.
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