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AV54 UNW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UNW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,932 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,965 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,965 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,547 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,026 miles

osr tyre wall perished. both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,625 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,625 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs slight worn and all brake pads hard to see

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight worn and all brake pads hard to see

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,473 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 UNW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNW, 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 AV54 UNW registered?

AV54 UNW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is AV54 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 UNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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