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AK54 TSZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2015 71,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 61,055 miles

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

front exhaust rubbers not secured but exhaust secure

Pass 25 May 2013 53,839 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 28 May 2012 46,941 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2011 37,528 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 30,997 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,737 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,980 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 TSZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AK54 TSZ, 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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AK54 TSZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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