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FG54 SPU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,985 mi
Last recorded113,985 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,985 miles

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

item removed from screen

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

item removed from screen

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 93,492 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cant see brake pads.

o/s/rear tyre has brake up , no ply or cord exposed.

Fail 5 Apr 2010 56,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cant see brake pads.

o/s/rear tyre has brake up , no ply or cord exposed.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,797 miles

exhaust rusty/ o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

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 SPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

FG54 SPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is FG54 SPU safe to buy?

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