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EO54 NTK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,605 mi
Last recorded100,605 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 NTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,434 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres o/s/f inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 97,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,756 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,307 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within threads

Fail 23 Sep 2022 83,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within threads

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,152 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,152 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre has a split in the sidewall, not quite down to the cord

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,083 miles

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,723 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 10,295 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 NTK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO54 NTK, 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 NTK registered?

EO54 NTK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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