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FD54 LHL

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 103,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer to middle exhaust section leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 89,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,047 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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FD54 LHL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD54 LHL, 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 FD54 LHL registered?

FD54 LHL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is FD54 LHL safe to buy?

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