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CK54 JBZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 JBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,077 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining + worn slightly both edges + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover perished and split but still preventing dirt ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,760 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,012 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,008 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,247 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,953 miles

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

brake fluid down

centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,594 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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CK54 JBZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK54 JBZ, 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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CK54 JBZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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