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EO54 APV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 APV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 118,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight glasses deteriating

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2018 118,640 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight glasses deteriating

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 113,354 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 7 Oct 2016 108,245 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,245 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,053 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,140 miles

front tyres slight wear on edge of tread

Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,140 miles

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

front tyres slight wear on edge of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,989 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,613 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 APV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 APV, 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 APV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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