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CK54 VPJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS DUE TO THIS (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle NEEDS NEW DISCS AND PADS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS DUE TO THIS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,337 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,532 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,532 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,552 miles

inside edge front tyres worn front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,303 miles

Front both front tyres have damage to outer walls, not to cords

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rubbers on pedals are wearing

Fail 23 Oct 2017 38,303 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres have damage to outer walls, not to cords

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rubbers on pedals are wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,092 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,091 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 33,609 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,246 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,209 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 VPJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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