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FP54 NWM

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,277 mi
Last recorded150,277 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

Fail 23 Dec 2017 150,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING

Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,242 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 148,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,325 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 140,193 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear springs corroded

inner sills at rear corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 138,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear regplate faded

sill coversfitted

Fail 19 Dec 2013 138,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear regplate faded

sill coversfitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 130,557 miles

front andrear springs corroded

o/s rear disc slight warp

rear brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak

absrings corroded

battery insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,345 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,981 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,814 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 111,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,617 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 84,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 84,025 miles

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

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 NWM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

FP54 NWM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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