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SL54 LZG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,306 mi
Last recorded18,306 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,306 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,506 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 17,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,092 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 17,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,001 miles

Nearside front tyre badly perished on outer tread

Offside front tyre badly perished on outer tread

Offside rear tyre sidewall damage plus badly perished outer tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 12,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,182 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 LZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZG, 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 SL54 LZG registered?

SL54 LZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is SL54 LZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 LZG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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