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AJ54 XSF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 73,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Ring broken pedal modulating (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,972 miles

front windscreen has chip

osf and nsf top mount has slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,972 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front windscreen damage

x 2 front upper top mount bearing has play

Fail 14 Jan 2019 60,972 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front and nsf upper btop mount bearing has slight play

front windscreen damage

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,765 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 48,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,454 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m.l on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 33,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,902 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,417 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 XSF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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