Kia Picanto - Same MOT Failure for the Last Three Years

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Mon 24 Aug 2020 16:11
Kia Picanto - Same MOT Failure for the Last Three Years - Chubba

Hello

I'm looking at a car from a private seller (haven't contacted or viewed the car yet) and I've done an MOT history and it's highlighted the same failure (amongst other things) in each of the last three MOT's:

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (C)).

As it subsequently passed, I'm assuming it was then correctly adjusted but I'm worried that as it comes up every year, will the whole handbrake need replacing at near point?

Also, out of interest - what do the numbers after the advisory - e.g. 1.1.6 (c) refer to? I assume it's the MOT checklist/specification and if so, where can I look up that list?

Thanks

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Mon 24 Aug 2020 16:22
Kia Picanto - Same MOT Failure for the Last Three Years - elekie&a/c doctor
There is a known issue with the rear brakes on these . Check the Picanto forums . The mot testers manual is available on line . The braking section is www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-priv...6
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