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EF54 LCY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,585 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 85,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,229 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has two small nicks in outer wall

Rear both rear coil spring surface rust slightly corroded

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,587 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,587 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly wheel binding n s r (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,545 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,771 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,477 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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EF54 LCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF54 LCY, 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

How do I check the history of EF54 LCY?

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What year was EF54 LCY registered?

EF54 LCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is EF54 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 LCY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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