MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlamps faded
Oil leak
Rear tyres heavily cracked very nearly through to cords
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both headlamps faded
Oil leak
Rear tyres heavily cracked very nearly through to cords
hard to inspect front brake pads
o/s/f brake slightly grabbing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine managment light on
bonnet saftey catch siezed
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake discs pitted
bonnet safety catch sticking
oil level low
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs pitted
both rear brake discs pitted
oil level low
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
bolt-on bulkhead panel behind engine rusted and holed
bonnet safety catch sticking
clip broken on offside steering rack gaiter but gaiter still secure at time of test
engine sump rusty
rear tailgate outside door handle sticking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
oil level low
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 position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
OIL LEVEL LOW
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safety catch sticking
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear brake discs surfaces getting rusty but ok at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear brake discs surfaces getting rusty but ok at time of test
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL54 LZK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SL54 LZK, 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 LZK registered?
SL54 LZK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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