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FE54 LZJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,442 miles

Nearside Front reluctor ring broken

engine light on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly worn on inside edge 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,477 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)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 17,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,844 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 LZJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 LZJ registered?

FE54 LZJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is FE54 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 LZJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE54 LZJ have outstanding finance?

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