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EO54 APK

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 APK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,471 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened caliper end missing (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,300 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,542 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside .

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside .

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 48,254 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,849 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,080 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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EO54 APK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 APK, 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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EO54 APK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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