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FP54 AUX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,941 mi
Last recorded69,941 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,940 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak oil filter area ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,923 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,925 miles

security of battery

wear in both sides rear discs plus pads

Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,896 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

security of battery

wear in both sides rear discs plus pads

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,831 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 34,604 miles

rear wiper split. front wipers smiring. brake fluid low. damage to o s sill. front brake discs corroded and lipped. rear brake corroded and lipped. exhaust corroded. slight oil leaks. play in both front shock tops. damage to n s front bumper paint wo

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,629 miles

front coil springs corroded.

front tyres worn on edges and cracking.

rear tyres badly cracked in sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jan 2009 27,038 miles

baby seat fitted to rear,exhaust corroded,front tyres worn low,rear tyres worn and cracking and front

Fail 25 Jan 2009 27,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

baby seat fitted to rear,exhaust corroded,front tyres worn low,rear tyres worn and cracking and front

Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,567 miles

screen scratched inside,minor stone chips to screen outside.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 19,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusted,recommend attention

screen scratched inside,minor stone chips to screen outside.

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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FP54 AUX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP54 AUX, 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 FP54 AUX registered?

FP54 AUX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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