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AK54 TVM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,324 mi
Last recorded100,324 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,324 miles

High line brake light out

NSR seat belt not checked - baby seat plugged in

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a slice on outer wall to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Engine management light on

High line brake light out

NSR seat belt not checked - baby seat plugged in

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear boot catch sticking

Rear wiper damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2014 85,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,605 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to offside rear wing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp does not work

Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to offside rear wing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp does not work

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,598 miles

o/s rear light lens repaired with tape

Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,752 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads worn

inner side of rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 52,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,147 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 TVM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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