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AK54 TUA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,789 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak; lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp beam patterns weak; lenses deteriorated

low effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,358 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot perished

Fail 28 Oct 2017 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 66,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,117 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 60,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 55,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 49,808 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,276 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 34,597 miles

All four tyres not correct size vehicle should have.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 34,597 miles

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

All four tyres not correct size vehicle should have.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,852 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 11,558 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 TUA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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