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AP54 DOH

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 65,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 60,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,334 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,142 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,646 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 37,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 34,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,126 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Offside front cv gaiter becoming loose.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 3. Offside front cv gaiter becoming loose.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,296 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,473 miles

Both rear discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 10 Apr 2012 27,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 7 May 2011 20,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 20,086 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 16,925 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 16,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,753 miles

Small crack in bottom of windscreen NOT affecting drivers view

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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AP54 DOH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP54 DOH, 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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AP54 DOH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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