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AP54 LKN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,386 miles

Near side front bumper scuffed

Near side front wheel trim damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2007 20,386 miles

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

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

Near side front bumper scuffed

Near side front wheel trim damaged

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 LKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

AP54 LKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AP54 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 LKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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