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SL54 LUF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,512 mi
Last recorded50,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,512 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 50,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres at 1.6mm & VERY heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear ferrulle on brake hoses corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 32,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section has blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear ferrulle on brake hoses corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,943 miles

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

all coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly cracked/deteriorated

exhaust centre section deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 27,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,448 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,486 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

Fail 19 Nov 2015 21,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,072 miles

Nearside rear tyre peished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,341 miles

Battery insecure.

Fluid dampness at nearside rear brake caliper. (Borderline fail)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,555 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,334 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 3,612 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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SL54 LUF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL54 LUF, 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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SL54 LUF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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