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CP54 PUF

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,431 mi
Last recorded53,431 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 PUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 53,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock a bit hard

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 53,431 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock a bit hard

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 50,334 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 50,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,418 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 45,029 miles

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

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

slight deteriation to both front headlamps.

Pass 28 Aug 2021 39,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,222 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 28,222 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,915 miles

rear wheels slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,129 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 22,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,069 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perrish in sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,247 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,646 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,646 miles

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

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

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 PUF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP54 PUF, 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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CP54 PUF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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