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EA54 ZXK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,355 mi
Last recorded34,355 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 ZXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 34,355 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 33,907 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 33,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,268 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,527 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 35,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,818 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SMOOTH ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 28,623 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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 28,623 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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,967 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))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,099 miles

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,040 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

nearside/offside front headlamps faded and aims are poor

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,767 miles

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,233 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 13,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,254 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 11,254 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,634 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 8,005 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 ZXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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