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AP54 LMK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,325 miles

Hand brake only just meets mot standard

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 91,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hand brake only just meets mot standard

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 89,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,416 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,836 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive p-as leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,466 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,270 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked outer sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 36,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,711 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,759 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,811 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,770 miles

both front tyres are lighty cracking on outter wall

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,294 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 19,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,358 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,804 miles

o/s/r tyre has a rip in outer side wall

slight bind on n/s/r brake

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 LMK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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