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FP54 GKV

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 GKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,760 miles

Dry in-places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Strutt top bearing (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,242 miles

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

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

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

center brake light in-op

Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 17 Aug 2012 60,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,411 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 43,411 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,745 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear seatbelt slow to retract

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 GKV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP54 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

FP54 GKV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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