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FE54 ZHO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,736 mi
Last recorded55,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 55,656 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 41,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 41,519 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 17,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,211 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,685 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 11,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,719 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 ZHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

FE54 ZHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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