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EA54 ERV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,784 mi
Last recorded55,784 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ERV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in inner side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2016 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in inner side wall

front wipers noise

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,461 miles

Offside Front brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear starting to split on inner edge

front brake judder

Fail 12 Sep 2015 54,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear starting to split on inner edge

front brake judder

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,789 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,660 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 ERV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

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

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