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LC54 HVW

2004 Kia Picanto LX

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto LX39,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,578 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear disc slightly pitted.

offside front tyre is on the limit and worn on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,458 miles

nearside rear disc slightly pitted.

offside front tyre is on the limit and worn on the inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2010 48,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 48,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,825 miles

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

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,473 miles

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

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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LC54 HVW is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC54 HVW, 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 LC54 HVW registered?

LC54 HVW is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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