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FL54 GLF

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 GLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,399 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,425 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,308 miles

contingency test number 81e01f96

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,971 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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FL54 GLF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL54 GLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 GLF registered?

FL54 GLF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FL54 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 GLF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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