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EF54 VAK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 71,327 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody/suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,315 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded by sill

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several items are corroded strong advise

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroding and several items are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills corroding and several items are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box To Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Cracking On Outer Edge - N/S/R Starting To Step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,036 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Cracking On Outer Edge - N/S/R Starting To Step (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,176 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,727 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,129 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,519 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,907 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,666 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 17,526 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 VAK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VAK, 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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EF54 VAK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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