CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO54 ODC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ODC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,323 miles

Front Radiator lower support panel corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 86,323 miles

Front Radiator lower support panel corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,773 miles

Head lamp has poor image

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,764 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head lamp has poor image

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,617 miles

Head lamp aim is poor

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Sill is getting corroded wheel arch

Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside and offside rear sill areas showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Slight bind

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,533 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 76,533 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,068 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,068 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,622 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,621 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,795 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,026 miles

exhaust deteriorating and has a slight blow

near side and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side mirror has had a temporary repair made

off side tyre worn heavily on inner edge and is close to minimum tread depth

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,219 miles

exhaust rusty in places

slight marks on rear discs

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,849 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,661 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO54 ODC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO54 ODC?

You can check the full history of AO54 ODC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO54 ODC registered?

AO54 ODC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AO54 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 ODC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO54 ODC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO54 ODC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.