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AF54 NXK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 105,129 miles

Rear coil springs have been stone chipped/underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,229 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,950 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,630 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,630 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,513 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,513 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,878 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,395 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,395 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 32,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,649 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,854 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,672 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 14,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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AF54 NXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF54 NXK, 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 AF54 NXK registered?

AF54 NXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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