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CV54 KEK

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,206 mi
Last recorded133,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 KEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 133,206 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,210 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 88,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,482 miles

corrosion on sump pan & towbar

corrosion,scoring & wear on brke discs,brake pads seem wearing low

slight tightness rear wheels on hand rotation

slight wiper score,chip to lower screen

Fail 6 Jul 2012 76,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on sump pan & towbar

corrosion,scoring & wear on brke discs,brake pads seem wearing low

slight tightness rear wheels on hand rotation

slight wiper score,chip to lower screen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,693 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,569 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

high level stop light not working

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,025 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,100 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

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 KEK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

CV54 KEK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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