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FE54 XLC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,768 mi
Last recorded64,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 64,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

Fail 12 Jun 2019 62,653 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2018 59,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen cloudy may require polish (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,908 miles

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

Oil leak filter area ()

both headlamp beams cloudy

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak filter area ()

both headlamp beams cloudy

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp beams cloudy

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

unable to get a clear view of pad wear

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,605 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp beams cloudy

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

unable to get a clear view of pad wear

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beams cloudy

Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,449 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beams cloudy

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,995 miles

exhaust hangers are corroding

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge and will soon expose structure.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,204 miles

Off side front tyre is wearing low on inner tread. (new tyre and tracking required)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,075 miles

front pads getting low.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,075 miles

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

front pads getting low.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 26 May 2010 44,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 30,574 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 XLC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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