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CE54 UEC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 UEC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,633 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,633 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,648 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,570 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,568 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,564 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,075 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,728 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 UEC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE54 UEC, 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 CE54 UEC registered?

CE54 UEC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is CE54 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 UEC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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