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FA54 RVN

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,129 mi
Last recorded46,129 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,129 miles

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension componenets

Fail 8 May 2025 46,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension componenets

Pass 10 May 2024 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 45,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 45,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 45,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 45,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 44,700 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 44,700 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 44,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 43,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 43,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 42,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,344 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,783 miles

rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,719 miles

NS FRONT CV BOOT HAS SMALL CUT ADVISE TO REPLACE FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,336 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,171 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,261 miles

NS REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,616 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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FA54 RVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA54 RVN, 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 FA54 RVN registered?

FA54 RVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is FA54 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 RVN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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