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FD54 UNX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 128,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DIETORTING & CORRODED

Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DIETORTING & CORRODED

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,812 miles

ALL EXHUAST JOINTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

SILLS COVERS FITED

Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,248 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

boot light showing as open

front bumper loose o/s/f

rear coil springs corroded

suspect tracking out

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,373 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,153 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 74,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,466 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,466 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,334 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,123 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 UNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

FD54 UNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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