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CA54 OZG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,940 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

front radiator mounting severely corroded ( recommend attention )

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroding

o/s/f shocker worn

slight lift n/s/f top mount

Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,939 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres inner edge wear

front radiator mounting severely corroded ( recommend attention )

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroding

o/s/f shocker worn

slight lift n/s/f top mount

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,764 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,760 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,250 miles

slight lift both front top strut mounts

Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,250 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight lift both front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 52,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,753 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,534 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,443 miles

both n/s tyres side walls cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,950 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 19,230 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 OZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OZG, 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 OZG registered?

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

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