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EF54 XZL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,896 mi
Last recorded26,896 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,896 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 26,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,752 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,081 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 17,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,224 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 XZL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XZL, 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 XZL?

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What year was EF54 XZL registered?

EF54 XZL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is EF54 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 XZL shows 7 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.

Does EF54 XZL have outstanding finance?

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