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KIA

PICANTO · Red

YX54 KCO
MOTExpired
MOT due22 Dec 2025
First reg31 Dec 2005
Mileage165,546 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

FAILED · 8 Dec 2025
Test date8 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number241681529891
Mileage165,546 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2024
Test date25 Nov 2024
Expiry22 Dec 2025
Test number646563883485
Mileage159,475 mi
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2024
Test date22 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number844697999687
Mileage159,475 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOOTS DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 19 Dec 2023
Test date19 Dec 2023
Expiry22 Dec 2024
Test number916743011826
Mileage150,075 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 18 Dec 2023
Test date18 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number794185019167
Mileage150,058 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Dec 2022
Test date17 Dec 2022
Expiry22 Dec 2023
Test number152433362009
Mileage136,173 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 17 Dec 2022
Test date17 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number808087359075
Mileage136,173 mi
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PrsOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2021
Test date23 Dec 2021
Expiry22 Dec 2022
Test number571796439287
Mileage130,066 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 22 Dec 2021
Test date22 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number143537337305
Mileage130,058 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 21 Dec 2020
Test date21 Dec 2020
Expiry20 Dec 2021
Test number194717507935
Mileage119,875 mi
AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 30 Nov 2020
Test date30 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number693334240242
Mileage119,276 mi
DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2019
Test date2 Dec 2019
Expiry4 Dec 2020
Test number525889495119
Mileage113,167 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2018
Test date5 Dec 2018
Expiry4 Dec 2019
Test number383746299575
Mileage106,050 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 23 Nov 2018
Test date23 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number456483752868
Mileage105,878 mi
MajorNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2017
Test date23 Nov 2017
Expiry23 Nov 2018
Test number868171649257
Mileage98,585 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry23 Nov 2017
Test number465168361794
Mileage90,867 mi
FAILED · 23 Nov 2016
Test date23 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number179053201538
Mileage90,860 mi
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2015
Test date24 Nov 2015
Expiry23 Nov 2016
Test number255050247912
Mileage86,224 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner edge
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 21 Nov 2015
Test date21 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number239753475638
Mileage86,223 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisoryboth front tyres worn on inner edge
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2014
Test date17 Nov 2014
Expiry21 Nov 2015
Test number106371824345
Mileage81,398 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2013
Test date22 Nov 2013
Expiry21 Nov 2014
Test number405636323440
Mileage78,157 mi
FAILED · 20 Nov 2013
Test date20 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number455484423470
Mileage78,157 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FailOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredback plate corroded o/s/f
PASSED · 26 Oct 2012
Test date26 Oct 2012
Expiry25 Oct 2013
Test number809220202373
Mileage67,421 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 25 Oct 2011
Test date25 Oct 2011
Expiry25 Oct 2012
Test number865688891243
Mileage54,796 mi
FAILED · 24 Oct 2011
Test date24 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number275927391254
Mileage54,796 mi
FailFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredrear discs deteriating
User Enteredabs ring cracked front c/v joint
PASSED · 26 Oct 2010
Test date26 Oct 2010
Expiry25 Oct 2011
Test number243059490299
Mileage42,165 mi
FAILED · 26 Oct 2010
Test date26 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number634619790241
Mileage42,159 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 26 Oct 2009
Test date26 Oct 2009
Expiry25 Oct 2010
Test number183559299207
Mileage28,463 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2008
Test date23 Oct 2008
Expiry22 Oct 2009
Test number203367498255
Mileage15,001 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)