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AJ54 XSP

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2017 72,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,965 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 64,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT AT ALL (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 61,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,008 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 48,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,008 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 29,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,545 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 XSP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

Is AJ54 XSP safe to buy?

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