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AD54 AHF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,008 mi
Last recorded68,008 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 68,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Dec 2024 66,310 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,484 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,755 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,733 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,705 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,586 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,061 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,181 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,892 miles

offside rear tyre worn

unable to see outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,956 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

oil level high

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,876 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AD54 AHF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AD54 AHF, 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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What year was AD54 AHF registered?

AD54 AHF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AD54 AHF safe to buy?

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