CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL54 LZK

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,903 miles

Both headlamps faded

Oil leak

Rear tyres heavily cracked very nearly through to cords

Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,833 miles

hard to inspect front brake pads

o/s/f brake slightly grabbing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,271 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,163 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,309 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,963 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,617 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 37,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,032 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,032 miles

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.

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL54 LZK?

You can check the full history of SL54 LZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL54 LZK registered?

SL54 LZK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SL54 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 LZK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL54 LZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL54 LZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.