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AO54 UEN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UEN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,321 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres cracking on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 90,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,668 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

ems light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,111 miles

EMS LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,482 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check tracking

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,147 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 UEN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

AO54 UEN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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