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CV54 FMY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,735 miles

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

offside front tyre has a shallow cut in outer sidewall(not through to cords)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,735 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a shallow cut in outer sidewall(not through to cords)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,415 miles

imbalance of %33 on rear brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,411 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,406 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 FMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

CV54 FMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is CV54 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 FMY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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