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CE54 FFL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,409 mi
Last recorded90,409 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 FFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,409 miles

front radiator support crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2025 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on outer edge. 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,445 miles

All suspension components are corroded but not significantly weakened; pins /bushes are worn not resulting excessive movement.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/R14 (2.8) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

integral body structure exhibits corrosion, structural rigidity remains largely unaffected for the nearside rear inner and outer sills.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,599 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 84,566 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2022 81,066 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill sub /frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,870 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,670 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,264 miles

Nearside handbrake

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake balance

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,438 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake bind n/s/r

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,543 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wipers

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,248 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,167 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,416 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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CE54 FFL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE54 FFL, 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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CE54 FFL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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