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AJ54 CCU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded +shockers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,579 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,374 miles

both front tyres has cuts along tread

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,645 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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AJ54 CCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CCU, 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 CCU registered?

AJ54 CCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is AJ54 CCU safe to buy?

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