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CV54 FNJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,890 mi
Last recorded45,890 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,890 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

back plate corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,193 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,747 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,875 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc backplates slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside and nearside front brake disc backplates slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,625 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake high level not working

Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,410 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,420 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 FNJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV54 FNJ, 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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CV54 FNJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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