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AO54 OCZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,425 mi
Last recorded49,425 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 OCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,276 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,275 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose, Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,387 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,771 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,944 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 OCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OCZ, 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 OCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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