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AO54 EGC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,571 mi
Last recorded49,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 EGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 45,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,049 miles

both front tyres cracking

front wiper slight smear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,038 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,711 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,890 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,529 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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AO54 EGC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO54 EGC, 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 AO54 EGC registered?

AO54 EGC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AO54 EGC safe to buy?

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