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AP54 LML

2004 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,374 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,374 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,587 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,569 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 78,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 78,421 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,377 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 55,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,534 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 45,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 3,907 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 LML is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LML, 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 LML registered?

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

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