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CA54 PJO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,689 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 77,687 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch sticking (3.1 (c))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,788 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,192 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,221 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,114 miles

inner face of front brake discs in rusty condition

Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,114 miles

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

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

inner face of front brake discs in rusty condition

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,004 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,424 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,886 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,434 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 8,472 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 PJO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

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

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