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AJ54 ZPB

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZPB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 100,753 miles

165/60/R14/75H. OF 6 OR 4 NR 3 NF 6mm.

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

Clutch adjustment or wear.

Cooling fan noisy, suspect bearing issue.

Fail 21 Dec 2020 100,753 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

165/60/R14/75H. OF 6 OR 4 NR 3 NF 6mm.

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

Clutch adjustment or wear.

Cooling fan noisy, suspect bearing issue.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2019 98,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,877 miles

rear axle bushes worn (both)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 89,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting on exhaust box corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 85,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting on exhaust box corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,871 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 56,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,371 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,186 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 ZPB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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