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AO54 VMW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VMW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 149,721 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s rear tyre wall damaged close to exposing cords

non obligatory mirror missing

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 12 May 2014 133,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 133,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 133,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 118,399 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked on inside

Fail 20 Nov 2012 118,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked on inside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,499 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,499 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,022 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 91,021 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,746 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,421 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2008 52,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,142 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 VMW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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