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AP54 EEJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,812 mi
Last recorded56,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 53,224 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both ABS rings have small cracks (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,430 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 45,430 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 43,243 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 38,429 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 29,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 28,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,247 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2017 27,245 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,989 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 21,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,338 miles

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

high leveel stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,789 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 13,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,668 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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AP54 EEJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AP54 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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