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EO54 AOX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 AOX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 119,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 119,686 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,967 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at sump

Rear wiper inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 165/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 165/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on sub frame (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on dash

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak at sump

Rear wiper inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,905 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,528 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Offside rear brake disc red in colour

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,578 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,741 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Split

Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,699 miles

n/srear lence brocken fog

o/side front tyre has cut in outer side wall

rear bumper damaged

s/play in o/side front suspension top

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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EO54 AOX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EO54 AOX, 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 EO54 AOX registered?

EO54 AOX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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