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FE54 LMY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,034 mi
Last recorded105,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,034 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 104,839 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 86,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 64,737 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 64,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,122 miles

osf anti roll bar linkage has minor movement

Fail 6 May 2013 52,122 miles

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

osf anti roll bar linkage has minor movement

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 36,183 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,523 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,303 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Aug 2007 14,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front brake flex pipe bracket damaged

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 LMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE54 LMY, 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 LMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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