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AJ54 XSD

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 114,676 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 111,131 miles

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

E M L Light on

Fail 24 May 2016 111,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E M L Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 106,765 miles

Brake pipes corroded

EML Light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipes corroded

EML Light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s front trackrod end nut locking split pin worn

rear brakes binding slightly and discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 23 May 2014 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s front trackrod end nut locking split pin worn

rear brakes binding slightly and discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 May 2013 94,783 miles

EML Light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front side light dim

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 94,783 miles

EML Light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front side light dim

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 90,951 miles

rear discs corroded

brake fluid level on min

both front sidelights dim

both rear tyres perished and o/s on 2mm

Fail 30 May 2012 90,950 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front sidelights dim

both rear tyres perished and o/s on 2mm

brake fluid level on min

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 87,067 miles

both rear tyres perished and crackin

n/s front sidelight dim

Pass 11 May 2010 83,352 miles

rear pads low

tyres odd sized front to rear

Fail 11 May 2010 83,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear pads low

tyres odd sized front to rear

Fail 14 May 2009 79,563 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 79,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,965 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,303 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 XSD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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