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EA54 ZWJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,192 mi
Last recorded49,192 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,851 miles

both side repeaters starting to discolor

offside front side light dull

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

advise offside front side light dull

Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,223 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 41,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 37,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,171 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 ZWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

EA54 ZWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is EA54 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 ZWJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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