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CK54 UTJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 173,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,241 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 154,232 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 154,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 147,555 miles

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

underside dirty at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2015 14,705 miles

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

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

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

underside dirty at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 134,894 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 124,440 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 124,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,352 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 113,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2008 74,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,834 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 UTJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK54 UTJ, 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 UTJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2004.

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