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CU54 HNN

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,328 mi
Last recorded29,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 HNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,328 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 29,328 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,962 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 26,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,315 miles

Both front tyres have surface cracks between tread and inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 16,315 miles

Both front tyres have surface cracks between tread and inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,738 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 15,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 14,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,203 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,914 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,641 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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CU54 HNN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU54 HNN, 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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CU54 HNN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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