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FE54 LZH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

shock absorber corroded various

Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

shock absorber corroded various

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,558 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Axle corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Axle corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,245 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Hoses/Ferrules/Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Minor oil leak

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Hoses/Ferrules/Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs/Shock Absorbers corroded

Coolant low

Exhaust Corroded

Minor oil leak

Rear Axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Ferrules corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil Leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x Front, close to failure limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Undertray Fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Ferrules corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil Leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x Front, close to failure limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Undertray Fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak on oil filter

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,025 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,025 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,651 miles

oil filter leaking and oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,275 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,274 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,472 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,472 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,903 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,907 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 LZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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