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EA54 RDZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,081 mi
Last recorded76,081 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,779 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,988 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 71,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,056 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres perrishing on side walls

wiper blades beginning to split at ends but still clearing screen at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,995 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,666 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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 RDZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

EA54 RDZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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