MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake discs have corrosion to outer braking surfaces
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs have corrosion to outer braking surfaces
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/F brake back plate excessivly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/F brake back plate excessivly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear seatbelt clasp shroud damaged.clasp function ok.
rear brake discs worn,
slight lift in offside front suspension top mounting bush.
twist in offside rear seat belt.
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
nearside rear seatbelt clasp shroud damaged.clasp function ok.
rear brake discs worn,
slight lift in offside front suspension top mounting bush.
twist in offside rear seat belt.
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot latch sticking,recommend attention.
front brakes binding slightly after application.
imbalance on rear brakes.
nearside rear seat belt clasp cover damaged.twist in offside rear seat belt.
offside parking brake reading down,not able to see pads condition.
parking brake has only just made the required efficiency,16% it would seem the braking system needs adjustment or repair.
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
boot latch sticking,recommend attention.
front brakes binding slightly after application,not able to see pads condition,recommend attention.
imbalance on rear brakes.
nearside rear seat belt clasp cover damaged.twist in offside rear seat belt.
offside parking brake reading down,not able to see pads condition.
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE54 GJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FE54 GJV, 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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FE54 GJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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