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AJ54 ZPU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,461 mi
Last recorded134,461 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 134,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,234 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,514 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 128,514 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,395 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,509 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,586 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,795 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,832 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 ZPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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