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FD54 OTZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,975 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 129,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,213 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,792 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/front & n/s/rear brake discs slightly fluctuating

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 117,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light & lens damaged & white light visible (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing & insecure to antiroll bar (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/front & n/s/rear brake discs slightly fluctuating

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,786 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pre checks found engine oil low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding when rotated by hand

Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding when rotated by hand

central door locking system keeps locking and unlocking its self during test

squeeling noise on offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,072 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,696 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 38,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,048 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,369 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 19,369 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OTZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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