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EA54 XWZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,375 mi
Last recorded112,375 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 112,375 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 112,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,677 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bumper damaged will not cause injury to pedestrians

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 100,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal too hard to press

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front flexi has slight leak of gases

Fail 27 Jun 2022 97,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both front discs slightly worn

front flexi has slight leak of gases

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 95,476 miles

Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach both (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bot side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,847 miles

Front Tyres showing early stages of wear on inner tread

Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyres showing early stages of wear on inner tread

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,625 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,483 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,736 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,439 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

high level not working

Fail 2 Dec 2009 41,409 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

high level not working

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2008 33,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,404 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 XWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EA54 XWZ, 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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EA54 XWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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