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AO54 MVZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,600 miles

ADVISE ON OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 6 Sep 2011 70,597 miles

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

ADVISE ON OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,229 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,201 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge on raised tread

o/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed on once tapped

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 MVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVZ, 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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What year was AO54 MVZ registered?

AO54 MVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is AO54 MVZ safe to buy?

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