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AF54 NXT

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 NXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 124,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Trailing arm mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating + Binding. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,281 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 118,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,458 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 115,457 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. (has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose.(has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

e m l light on.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. (has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose.(has been greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

e m l light on.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear age cracking.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,348 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear age cracking.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,457 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 91,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,724 miles

o/s/r handbrake lever has reduced movement.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r handbrake lever has reduced movement.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,987 miles

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,548 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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AF54 NXT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXT, 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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AF54 NXT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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