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FG54 SRO

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,394 mi
Last recorded81,394 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,050 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,553 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,251 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 56,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,641 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,123 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 43,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,387 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 21,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

FG54 SRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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