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FG54 RXJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,121 miles

rear tyres slightly wearing on edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,121 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly wearing on edge

Fail 29 Dec 2011 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal stiff when de pressing

corrosion on rear inner discs

damage to wheel trims

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,818 miles

clutch pedal stiff when de pressing

corrosion on rear inner discs

damage to wheel trims

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,444 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking n/s/r tyre very badly cracked

rear brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

wheel trims damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,976 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,123 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 RXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RXJ, 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 RXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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