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CV54 BLX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,422 mi
Last recorded82,422 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 BLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 82,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,277 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,914 miles

165/60/14 X 4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,191 miles

165/60/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

165/60/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,875 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

165/60/14 X 4

BATTERY FAULTY

R-TAX EXPIRED-29/2/12

REAR W/BLADE TORN

REAR WASHERS INOP

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,125 miles

165/60/14 X4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/10

SMALL TEAR/SPLIT NSF W/BLADE

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,226 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,781 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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CV54 BLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV54 BLX, 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 CV54 BLX registered?

CV54 BLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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