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AK54 TVJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,128 mi
Last recorded49,128 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 49,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 32,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,562 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,991 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 22,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,126 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,135 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,472 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre tread getting low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,087 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,665 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 TVJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

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

Is AK54 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 TVJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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