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FD54 OTT

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OTT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,967 miles

Exhaust repaired with "bandage and paste"

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

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both strut tops minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just met requirements adjustment needed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 95,952 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both strut tops minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just met requirements adjustment needed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,760 miles

brakes in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,124 miles

all brakes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,815 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,811 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,112 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,601 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

oil level low

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,601 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,123 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,123 miles

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

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

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 OTT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

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

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