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FD54 LHO

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,555 mi
Last recorded164,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 164,555 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 164,555 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 164,553 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 158,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 155,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,612 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 151,610 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 146,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,636 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 134,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,064 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 98,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,765 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,586 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 LHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHO, 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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FD54 LHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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