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AP54 ETY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ETY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres low at edges

outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres low at edges

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,816 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 64,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,173 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,389 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 16 May 2011 48,965 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

rear suspension dry/rusty

Fail 13 May 2011 48,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

rear suspension dry/rusty

Fail 18 May 2010 42,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,244 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 31,420 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ETY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ETY, 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 AP54 ETY registered?

AP54 ETY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AP54 ETY safe to buy?

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