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CA54 OCJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,649 mi
Last recorded67,649 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,649 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,357 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,478 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 37,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

drivers' sun visor removed

Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,272 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor cannot be stowed in the up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS pick-up ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Position lamp not working nearside & offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,352 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 38,053 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)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,035 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 16,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,672 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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CA54 OCJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CA54 OCJ, 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 CA54 OCJ registered?

CA54 OCJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is CA54 OCJ safe to buy?

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