MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underseal all over underbody
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underseal all over underbody
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All suspension components corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi connector corroded and leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wiper blade edges torn but clearing screen ok
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt frayed on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted inner edge
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting perished and peeling slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension components corroded
All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted inner edge
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting perished and peeling slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension components corroded
Central Rear High level brake light not working
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
metal sections of nearside and offside rear brake hoses corroded
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cuts in offside rear tyre (not exposing cords or wires)
slight binding nearside rear brake
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YT55 AKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YT55 AKU, 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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YT55 AKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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