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AO54 VMV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,541 mi
Last recorded74,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,541 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,214 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 45,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,002 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 VMV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

AO54 VMV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is AO54 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 VMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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