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CV54 SXD

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 SXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 101,732 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 101,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,969 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,378 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,375 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,754 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 SXD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

CV54 SXD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is CV54 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 SXD shows 12 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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