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AU54 JUC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,317 mi
Last recorded79,317 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 JUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,428 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,428 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 71,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,618 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 67,618 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,042 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 58,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 58,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,509 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,996 miles

O/S/F Sidelight Dim

Oil Level Half Full

Rear Wiperblade Split

Topped Up Brake Fluid As level Was On Minimum

Unblocked Washer Jets

Fail 29 Dec 2008 21,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside wiper slightly split and wipers smear very slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,682 miles

Nearside wiper slightly split and wipers smear very slightly.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,101 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 15,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU54 JUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AU54 JUC, 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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AU54 JUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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