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EA54 AXX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,299 mi
Last recorded45,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 AXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 45,299 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,843 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 35,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil filter has slight leak around seal

Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,019 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 34,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,788 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,165 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 31,165 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,697 miles

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

clutch pedal very hard to press down

Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,550 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND OUTTER WALLS

Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS AROUND OUTTER WALLS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 10,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 10,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,728 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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EA54 AXX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EA54 AXX, 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 EA54 AXX registered?

EA54 AXX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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