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AO54 HTU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,252 mi
Last recorded152,252 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 152,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 148,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamps faded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 148,281 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake caliper lever not moving (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamps faded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,130 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,467 miles

Nearside Front drop link boot perished

Nearside Front headlight discoloured

Nearside Front track rod boot perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front headlight discoloured

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 140,467 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link boot perished

Nearside Front headlight discoloured

Nearside Front track rod boot perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front headlight discoloured

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 140,467 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link boot perished

Nearside Front headlight discoloured

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front headlight discoloured

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 140,467 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link boot perished

Nearside Front headlight discoloured

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front headlight discoloured

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,276 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch operation heavy

Pass 18 Aug 2012 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,658 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,550 miles

Slight grease seap from N/S inner CV boot

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

unable to see front brake pads

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 HTU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO54 HTU registered?

AO54 HTU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is AO54 HTU safe to buy?

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