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FN54 ULF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ULF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,841 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,792 miles

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 May 2013 60,176 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2012 49,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,089 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease

rear wiper has no blade

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,364 miles

slight cracking o/s & n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,758 miles

slight cracking on o/s &n/s front tyre walls

Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,375 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,200 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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FN54 ULF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FN54 ULF, 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 FN54 ULF registered?

FN54 ULF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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