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CP54 PVJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 PVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,473 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 65,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,591 miles

Offside Rear tyre has large split on inner wall, no cords exposed

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 47,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has large split on inner wall, no cords exposed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,114 miles

Brake fluid low but above min

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front suspension top mounts have slight movements

Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,823 miles

advise engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,307 miles

advise o/s steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 21,524 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,090 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

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 PVJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

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