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FE54 GJY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 GJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,388 miles

driver seat belt border line (damage to webbing)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,402 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted inner sides

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi outer broken

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi outer broken

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,276 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,276 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 50,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,486 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,484 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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