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FN54 ULX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ULX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,651 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 50,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,301 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,526 miles

corrosion off side rear outer sill

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,051 miles

both front and off side rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,132 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,909 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 36,907 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,673 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,183 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,668 miles

both front tyres wornb on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front inner pads are worn

osr brake is binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,657 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 ULX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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