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AO54 KLK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 KLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge + perished

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 71,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,422 miles

offside front tyre worn severly on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting on wall to tread areas-would advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn severly on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting on wall to tread areas-would advise replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,318 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake discs corroding

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,335 miles

N/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split(may be part of MOT test next year)

N/s front tyre worn close to limit

N/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s front bottom ball joint dust cover split(may be part of MOT test next year)

N/s front tyre worn close to limit

N/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,493 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 24,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,749 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 KLK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLK, 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 KLK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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