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CE54 OZU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,246 mi
Last recorded122,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 OZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 122,246 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 122,246 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion underbody

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,951 miles

Both front top mount has slight play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 100,542 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 100,542 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,693 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 93,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low head lamp is broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust has been welded to repair but is in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2019 81,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,867 miles

Front Tyres heavily worn on Inner edges

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,796 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,796 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 64,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

eml on

fuel level low

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,453 miles

OSR parking brake recording lower reading then ns

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,402 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 OZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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