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AP54 LGG

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,686 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 96,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,156 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,487 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

oil level low

play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,487 miles

child seat fitted

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

oil level low

play in both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,674 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear brake holding on slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2007 20,904 miles

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

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 LGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP54 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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