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AP54 LKF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,302 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.218 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 98,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,066 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sill, has been seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear seat belts webbing slow to retract the last few inches

Fail 7 Jul 2021 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked so that webbing/carcus can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sill, has been seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear seat belts webbing slow to retract the last few inches

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

minor play in steering rack side arms

Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

minor play in steering rack side arms

Pass 10 Jul 2019 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres have minor shoulder wear

rear wiper worn out

Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres have minor shoulder wear

rear wiper worn out

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,065 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,065 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,427 miles

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad worn

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber anti slip pad worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 82,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes greased

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes greased

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perishing and off side rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 6 Aug 2013 74,932 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,932 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 59,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,309 miles

high level brake light n/w

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,309 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light n/w

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2007 30,604 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 LKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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