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HT55BMU
2006 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1086cc
General Information
- Registration HT55BMU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
- Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.
- Secondary bonnet catch stiff.
- Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings.
- Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.
- Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.
- High level stop lamp not working.
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,077 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- High level stop lamp not working.
- Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mounting.
- Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.
- Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.
- Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.
- Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.
- Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter heavily perished.
- Moderate play in nearside front suspension strut top mounting.
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
- Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mounting.
- Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.
- Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.
- Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.
- Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.
- Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link upper ball joint gaiter heavily perished.
- Moderate play in nearside front suspension strut top mounting.
- High level stop lamp not working.
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,170 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
- Rear brakes binding slightly.
- Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.
- Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.
- Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts.
- Front brakes binding slightly.
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,424 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake discs getting thin
- Has play on O/S/F top suspension mounting
- Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished
- Both headlamp aims are on limit
- O/S/R brake slightly binding
- O/S/F brake slightly binding
- Covers impede parts of the inspection
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S/R brake slightly binding
- Both front brake discs getting thin
- Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished
- Both headlamp aims are on limit
- Covers impede parts of the inspection
- Has play on O/S/F top suspension mounting
- O/S/F brake slightly binding
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,595 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating. Advise further investigation.
- Offside rear and nearside rear brake discs showing signs of overheating. Advise further investigation.
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
1 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers impede parts of the inspection.
- Offside rear and nearside rear brake discs showing signs of overheating. Advise further investigation.
- Offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating. Advise further investigation.
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,479 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Had a play on both front top suspension mountings
- O/S/F tyre wear on inner edge
- O/S/F brake slightly binding
- N/S/F tyre had a cut on inner sidewall and wear on inner edge
- Covers impede parts of the inspection
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Had a play on both front top suspension mountings
- O/S/F tyre wear on inner edge
- O/S/F brake slightly binding
- N/S/F tyre had a cut on inner sidewall and wear on inner edge
- Covers impede parts of the inspection
19 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,370 MI
5 Jun 202619 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,370 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,059 MI
5 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,059 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 5 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,868 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,805 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,923 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,338 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,998 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2010 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,998 MI
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HT55BMU was registered on 2006-02-28
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