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AO54 VMX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,866 mi
Last recorded77,866 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,866 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,888 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,888 miles

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

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

center stop light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,180 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 45,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,909 miles

both screen wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 2,027 miles

wiper blade split at end

Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 1,319 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 VMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

AO54 VMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is AO54 VMX safe to buy?

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