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AK54 VVC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,140 mi
Last recorded114,140 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,140 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 114,140 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,697 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,205 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,081 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

AK54 VVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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