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AF54 OCP

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens has a hazed appearance (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section & inner wheel arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 65,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 65,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,264 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,327 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,835 miles

rear steel brake pipes quite corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 54,835 miles

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

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

rear steel brake pipes quite corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ft wheel alignment out of adjustment. tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting with age

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,122 miles

ft wheel alignment out of adjustment. tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre perished and splitting with age

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,648 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 49,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 44,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,107 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 41,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,506 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,506 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,135 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 OCP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 OCP, 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 OCP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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