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FP54 HCA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,278 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,278 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,601 miles

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

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 23 Mar 2019 71,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,086 miles

underside coated in oil

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,861 miles

exhaust corroding

sump corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,858 miles

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

exhaust corroding

sump corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,131 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 37,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,421 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 29,421 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,120 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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FP54 HCA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP54 HCA, 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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FP54 HCA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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