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KG54 SFU

2004 Kia Picanto LX

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto LX39,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 SFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 47,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,944 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 44,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,899 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,009 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,802 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,314 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 33,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,237 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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KG54 SFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 39,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG54 SFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KG54 SFU registered?

KG54 SFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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