MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
body damage various rear and side
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
body damage various rear and side
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/f back plate corroded
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f back plate corroded
Front bumper slightly damaged. Exhaust rusty. Slight play in both front suspension mounting tops. Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully..
Off side rear brake pipe rusty.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front bumper slightly damaged. Exhaust rusty. Slight play in both front suspension mounting tops. Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully..
Off side rear brake pipe rusty.
osr brake binding slightly
slight play in nsf strut top monut
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
osr brake binding slightly
slight play in nsf strut top monut
near side front abs ring splitting. Slight play in near side suspension top mounting. Brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side front abs ring splitting. Slight play in near side suspension top mounting. Brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Most brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully. Near side front abs ring in poor condiction. Exhaust rusty.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all exhaust system slightly rusty
most brake pipes coverd in grease
o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm and slightly wearing on edges
all exhaust system slightly rusty
most brake pipes coverd in grease
o/s/f tyre on 3.5mm and slightly wearing on edges
all exhaust system slightly rusty
o/s side repeater slightly fadded
small chips in windscreen
Battery insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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YR55 HCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YR55 HCJ, 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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YR55 HCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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