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FE54 ZHN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 84,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,122 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Stop lamp not working high level brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,329 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,329 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,914 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades have small tears on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,325 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,218 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 ZHN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

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

Is FE54 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 ZHN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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