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FL54 GMG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 GMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 86,963 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,793 miles

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,153 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 6 Jan 2017 68,153 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 2 Jan 2016 55,987 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 55,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,258 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,520 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 34,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,198 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Coolant level below minimum

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,412 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,267 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn inside edge

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,794 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 GMG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL54 GMG, 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 FL54 GMG registered?

FL54 GMG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is FL54 GMG safe to buy?

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