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AK54 TUY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,476 mi
Last recorded126,476 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,587 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 115,587 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,569 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,190 miles

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

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 TUY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 AK54 TUY, 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 TUY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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