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CA54 OZB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,282 mi
Last recorded151,282 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front bumper has sharp edge from damage but not likely to cause harm to pedestrians.

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 151,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front bumper has sharp edge from damage but not likely to cause harm to pedestrians.

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Dec 2013 142,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,076 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 122,035 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 122,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,863 miles

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

inner face of nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,863 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

inner face of nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,255 miles

Nearside rear adult belt not checked due to child seat.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 94,255 miles

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

Nearside rear adult belt not checked due to child seat.

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,635 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)

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 OZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

CA54 OZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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