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FE54 GJV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,310 mi
Last recorded197,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 GJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 197,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 197,288 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 193,348 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 193,348 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 185,112 miles

rear brake discs have corrosion to outer braking surfaces

Fail 5 Jun 2014 185,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 179,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 179,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 165,515 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 165,515 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 148,867 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 129,505 miles

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.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 129,505 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,362 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,703 miles

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.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 91,703 miles

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.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,691 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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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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What year was FE54 GJV registered?

FE54 GJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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