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LA55KGF
2006 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 999cc
General Information
- Registration LA55KGF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
17
Passes
13
Failures
56.67%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,837 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower radiator support corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
15 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Lower radiator support corroded
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,495 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,785 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,044 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022 6 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,356 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021 6 Jun 20265 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,356 MI
6 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,929 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
8 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)) Repair immediately
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,509 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,708 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,459 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017 6 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres badly worn but on stepped tread (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,371 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,417 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,776 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 6 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,776 MI
6 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,694 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,859 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,531 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,245 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011 6 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,661 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,661 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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LA55KGF was registered on 2006-02-06
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