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EF54 XZC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,340 mi
Last recorded34,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,340 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear marks

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,344 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to wear marks

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,151 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 23,641 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 17,690 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,690 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 5,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 4,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF54 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

EF54 XZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EF54 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 XZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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