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EA54 TGK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 TGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,818 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,321 miles

slight cfracking to side wall on offside front tyre

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 TGK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 TGK registered?

EA54 TGK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is EA54 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 TGK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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