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FG54 RXA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,128 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,875 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Oil leaks

Slight play to both front shocker tops

Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Coil springs corroded

Condition of headlamps

Exhaust corroded

Offside number plate lamp inop

Oil leaks

Slight play to both front shocker tops

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,225 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,170 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION EXHAUST WEAK

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet secodary catch sticking ( lubricated )

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,212 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,968 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,105 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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FG54 RXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG54 RXA, 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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FG54 RXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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