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AJ54 XSC

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XSC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,640 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,581 miles

offside rear tyre badly cracked on both edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,891 miles

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

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

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 11 Jan 2012
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight brake bind at nearside rear

Fail 12 Dec 2007 15,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,058 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 XSC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ54 XSC registered?

AJ54 XSC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is AJ54 XSC safe to buy?

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