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AO54 XFU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 XFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

Fail 29 Jul 2019 124,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,007 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

all prescribed arears brakes/suspension slightly corroded

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

rear service and rear hand brake both sides needs adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,591 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,319 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,547 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,595 miles

battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,188 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,464 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,945 miles

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

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

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 2 Nov 2007 23,967 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 XFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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