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CA54 OCB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OCB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,290 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer too centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 99,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,539 miles

Offside Front disc shield corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 92,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front disc shield corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,935 miles

slight engine oil leak !

some corrosion/peeling both rear and o/s/f coil springs

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,175 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM !

slight engine oil leak - exhaust downpipe flexy worn/weak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,175 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM !

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak - exhaust downpipe flexy worn/weak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,788 miles

both front tyres aprx 4mm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,687 miles

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,687 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,434 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,138 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,541 miles

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

front and rear number plate weathered

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

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 OCB 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 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 CA54 OCB, 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 OCB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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