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AJ54 ZPC

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,876 mi
Last recorded160,876 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 160,876 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 160,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 154,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,557 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 149,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 142,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

nearside handbrake mechanism partialy siezed

Pass 26 Jul 2012 136,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 125,759 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 125,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,318 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls very cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Nov 2009 102,318 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear tyre walls very cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 88,022 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

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 ZPC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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