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FG54 RXC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,514 mi
Last recorded50,514 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,525 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,607 miles

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

play in o/s/f strut top mount

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,607 miles

play in o/s/f strut top mount

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,614 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,614 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 16,644 miles

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

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

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 RXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FG54 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

FG54 RXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is FG54 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 RXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG54 RXC have outstanding finance?

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