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AE54 ZXJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 91,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake slightly tight to turn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,746 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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AE54 ZXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE54 ZXJ, 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 AE54 ZXJ registered?

AE54 ZXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is AE54 ZXJ safe to buy?

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