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CK54 UTW

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,197 mi
Last recorded30,197 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UTW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 30,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,949 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,549 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 18,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 8,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,007 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 UTW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK54 UTW registered?

CK54 UTW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is CK54 UTW safe to buy?

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