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AO54 FBL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,493 mi
Last recorded50,493 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,591 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,931 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,930 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,247 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 45,244 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Left and right side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,609 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,242 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,840 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,836 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,201 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,201 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,677 miles

both rear tyres getting low, and have slightly perished outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,278 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,272 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,447 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 FBL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FBL, 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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AO54 FBL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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