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AO54 JDJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes unbonding

offside headlamp lens clouded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle bushes unbonding

offside headlamp lens clouded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,943 miles

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

unable to inspect nearside front to rear brake pipe fully due to being heavily greased

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,480 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 JDJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JDJ, 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 JDJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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