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FD54 OUK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

130,942 mi
Last recorded130,942 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,942 miles

Both front tyres track damaged on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 130,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front tyres track damaged on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

handbrake 18 %

Fail 6 Dec 2016 120,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

handbrake 18 %

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake 20%

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake 20%

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner wall

Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,931 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,034 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,034 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,313 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,474 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 68,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,641 miles

engine malfuction light illuminated

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside tyre worn close to legal limit and has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 9 Dec 2009 57,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine malfuction light illuminated

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside tyre worn close to legal limit and has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,584 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,432 miles

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

not able to see brake pads condition.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,432 miles

not able to see brake pads condition.

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 OUK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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