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EA54 XXD

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,977 mi
Last recorded71,977 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,977 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,026 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S AND O/S REAR DISCS DETERIORATING

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE ALMOST TO EXCESS .....VOID OF TREAD

Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,026 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S AND O/S REAR DISCS DETERIORATING

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE ALMOST TO EXCESS .....VOID OF TREAD

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,951 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,423 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,387 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both front wheel trims damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front splash guard corroded

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes/hoses

slight damage rear body

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,169 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both front hub caps damaged

Various body work damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,169 miles

Both front hub caps damaged

Various body work damage

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,087 miles

small cuts in the nearside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,027 miles

o/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,737 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,737 miles

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

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 XXD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

EA54 XXD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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