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FL54 NKD

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 NKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,198 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

N/S/F tyre has a cut to tread area

O/S/F tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

N/S/F tyre has a cut to tread area

N/S/R tyre under inflated

O/S/F tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,989 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 95,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,065 miles

offside front ABS tone ring broken

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,640 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,689 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,096 miles

air bag warning lamp on

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,823 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 NKD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

FL54 NKD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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