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AJ54 CBX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,172 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 44,749 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,157 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,877 miles

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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 CBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

AJ54 CBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is AJ54 CBX safe to buy?

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