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AP54 LMJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 48,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,999 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 39,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 37,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 37,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,213 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 35,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre severely perished

o/s/r tyre severely perished

o/s/r tyre run flat

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,635 miles

*** both front tyres low tread ***

all advisorys concurrent with vehicle age

both front wipers split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 2,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 1,861 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 LMJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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