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CA54 CWJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

107,832 mi
Last recorded107,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,832 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,992 miles

exhaust corroded

under side corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 106,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under side corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,367 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 105,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,345 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,975 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish and wear

Fail 26 Jan 2016 96,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish and wear

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,406 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

slight corrsion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,912 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f front windscreen washers weak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f front windscreen washers weak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,128 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2011 77,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,437 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 72,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 71,284 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 522,226 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 522,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,349 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA54 CWJ, 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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CA54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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