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AP54 LNA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 49,668 miles

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

engin oil level below (min) (topped up).

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

visual check only on o/s/r seatbelt (child seat fitted).

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,668 miles

engin oil level below (min) (topped up).

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

visual check only on o/s/r seatbelt (child seat fitted).

Fail 28 Feb 2012 41,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,736 miles

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside wiperblade split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside wiperblade split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,229 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,731 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 13,731 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 9,631 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 LNA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

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

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