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FL54 KUV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 120,459 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear disc corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 116,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective fadded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective fadded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre getting low

rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front head lights faded

engine light on

rear brake disc badley corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 113,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both rears (2.7.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front head lights faded

engine light on

rear brake disc badley corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 110,523 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,772 miles

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

nearside has auter wall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,098 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,259 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,106 miles

noticed emulsification in sump when checking oil level for gas test

Fail 23 Sep 2008 74,106 miles

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

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

noticed emulsification in sump when checking oil level for gas test

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,446 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 KUV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KUV, 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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FL54 KUV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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