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AJ54 CCY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 145,842 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly milky (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front lower cross member corroded and holed

Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 137,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,954 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 101,178 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,916 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,379 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 CCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 CCY, 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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AJ54 CCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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