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AP54 LKL

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,811 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,811 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING BROKEN (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,108 miles

front fog missing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front fog missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,194 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,156 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,839 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,158 miles

tow bar removed

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,655 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 LKL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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