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FD54 LJJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 53,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,347 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,366 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,366 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise brake fluid low

advise front and rear pads getting low

advise o/s/r & n/s/f tyre very low on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,623 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 LJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

FD54 LJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is FD54 LJJ safe to buy?

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