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AK54 KPF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,057 mi
Last recorded124,057 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,057 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 124,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 116,367 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 116,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,603 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 81,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 49,211 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,747 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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AK54 KPF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 AK54 KPF, 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 AK54 KPF registered?

AK54 KPF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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