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AJ54 CAO

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven higher (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,886 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES PRISHING

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

CUT NEARSIDE TYRE WALL BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS

REAR AXLE BUSHES PRISHING

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,369 miles

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

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

nearside front ABS ring corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear wing slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 75,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front ABS ring corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear wing slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,239 miles

Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,239 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,310 miles

Near side rear brake disc slight corrosion

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,779 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,779 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,782 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 54,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,997 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,997 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Rear number plate likely to be misread

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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AJ54 CAO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ54 CAO, 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 AJ54 CAO registered?

AJ54 CAO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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