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EF54 XZG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,209 mi
Last recorded54,209 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 XZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,209 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,846 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,925 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,678 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 51,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 48,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,713 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 28,713 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,861 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side-walls

Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 14,083 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,002 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 XZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for EF54 XZG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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