MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
slight corrosion on body
slight corrosion on sills
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread ( leaking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks & splitting in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inner (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear inner (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AO54 GZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AO54 GZB, 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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AO54 GZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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