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EU54 RXL

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 RXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,386 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 86,386 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,993 miles

engine oil leak poss rear main .

Fail 24 Sep 2015 81,993 miles

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

engine oil leak poss rear main .

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,127 miles

o/side front tyre perished

o/side rear disc condition poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,081 miles

brake discs have slight corrosion

osf nsf tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,972 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,165 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,217 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RXL, 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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EU54 RXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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