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AU54 XFT

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,010 mi
Last recorded55,010 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,010 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi broken

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/50/14 tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/50/14 tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,133 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,538 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 26,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,596 miles

removed item from drivers view

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,187 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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AU54 XFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFT, 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 AU54 XFT registered?

AU54 XFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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