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FN54 ULH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ULH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill becoming corroded and soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated and rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads have surface corrosion to backing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front top suspension mountings have slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle to rear exhaust system connection corroded/deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,656 miles

rear disc have surface corrosion

rear exhaust slightly corroded on connection

rear tyre have very slight cracks appearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear discs have surface corrosion on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,149 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose inside of carrier

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,869 miles

Offside rear brake discs has surface corrosion on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,031 miles

Offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,152 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,152 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,299 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s inner cv gator leaking grease

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 ULH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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