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CE54 XUK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 135,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,378 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,378 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 118,735 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,857 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,402 miles

offside front sidelight slightly dim

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,639 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 89,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 82,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XUK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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