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CP54 HYT

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,056 mi
Last recorded77,056 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 HYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,056 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,041 miles

Engine bay panel corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 74,041 miles

Engine bay panel corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,379 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,960 miles

Front Registration Plate Deteriorated.

Nail In N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met The Limit Of 16%.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 65,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Registration Plate Deteriorated.

Nail In N/S/R Tyre.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met The Limit Of 16%.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,602 miles

cosmetic panel under bonnet corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 61,601 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Cosmetic panel under bonnet corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,276 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,050 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 52,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,174 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

rear wiper blade

Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

rear wiper blade

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,666 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 34,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,855 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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CP54 HYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP54 HYT, 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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What year was CP54 HYT registered?

CP54 HYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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