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AO54 JCZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,373 mi
Last recorded64,373 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 JCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various patches of underside corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2026 64,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 61,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted wrong type fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on inner wall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,642 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,855 miles

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

Nearside wiper end split

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

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner rear wheel arches muddy

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,139 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills covered

Fail 21 Sep 2015 47,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre soft

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake also slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,063 miles

engine malfunction light, on -it does missfire. need diagnostic.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn thin -should replace.

offside rear brake ,binding slightly.

oil filter leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,473 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 JCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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