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AV54 EVR

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,599 mi
Last recorded87,599 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,599 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs very worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,721 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,685 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)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,142 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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AV54 EVR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV54 EVR, 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 AV54 EVR registered?

AV54 EVR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AV54 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 EVR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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