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AU54 JUX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 JUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 61,779 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,652 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 38,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 34,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,885 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded on end

Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,305 miles

rear springs corroded slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 13 Dec 2011 25,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some minor cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,278 miles

Some minor cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 12,900 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge.

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 JUX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AU54 JUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 JUX registered?

AU54 JUX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AU54 JUX safe to buy?

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