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AJ54 XRN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 98,269 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear brake discs heavily corroded on working faces

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2015 98,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear brake discs heavily corroded on working faces

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,763 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust flexi rusty

wipers worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 70,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,200 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,973 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 XRN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

AJ54 XRN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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