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FD54 LJF

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1089cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,909 mi
Last recorded134,909 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,089cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 134,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2017 134,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 129,000 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 128,884 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 124,696 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 115,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 115,000 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 103,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 74,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 51,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,617 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,613 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 LJF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,089cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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