MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front cross-member slightly corroded
nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
front cross-member corroded
sill covers fitted at time of test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
front cross-member corroded
sill covers fitted at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake anti slip getting worn
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD54 FKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?
AD54 FKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is AD54 FKU safe to buy?
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