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SO54 CGG

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 57,489 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,025 miles

advise both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,787 miles

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

advise both abs rings broken at front

advise both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,388 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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SO54 CGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO54 CGG, 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 SO54 CGG registered?

SO54 CGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is SO54 CGG safe to buy?

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