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EF54 VGJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 121,135 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,096 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 7 Nov 2014 112,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,539 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,045 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,170 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 37,166 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,730 miles

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

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 VGJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VGJ, 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 EF54 VGJ registered?

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

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