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CK54 UTX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,566 mi
Last recorded156,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 156,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 158,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 152,694 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 152,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 147,371 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 147,371 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,846 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,913 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 137,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 22 Feb 2019 127,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper u/s

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper u/s

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 104,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,828 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,828 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' unable to put o/s visor in off position (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,642 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,027 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge. play in o/s/f strut top mount.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,707 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot seeping.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 27,707 miles

Inner Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner cv boot seeping.

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 UTX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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