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EU54 RXB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,077 mi
Last recorded73,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,143 miles

Central Rear WIPER BLADE

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,246 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,823 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

Fail 8 Dec 2011 35,823 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre valve stem not visible

Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre valve stem is not visible

Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EU54 RXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EU54 RXB, 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 EU54 RXB registered?

EU54 RXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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