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FG54 RXB

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,634 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake caliper damp no visible leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,595 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,253 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,167 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,243 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 39,723 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,723 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,617 miles

uneven wear on tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,168 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,864 miles

Superficial damage to sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 26,864 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Superficial damage to sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

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 RXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXB, 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 FG54 RXB registered?

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

Is FG54 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 RXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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