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AV54 UNR

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UNR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,100 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,739 miles

CUT IN NSR TYRE DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 25MM LENGTH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OSR TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS DETERIORATED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CUT IN NSR TYRE DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 25MM LENGTH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OSR TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,329 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BAD OIL LEAK

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISED REPLACED (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,894 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION (SUSPECT CALIPER FAULT)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SLIGHT BIND IN NSR BRAKE - RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION (SUSPECT CALIPER FAULT)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,342 miles

HEAVY AMOUNTS OF MUD AT REAR END OF VEHICLE IMPEEDING COMPONENT INSPECTION

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,405 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,405 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,214 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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AV54 UNR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV54 UNR, 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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AV54 UNR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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