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SO54 EKX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,802 mi
Last recorded47,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,802 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Obscured By Caliper Can't Fully Check? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge Slightly Worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,393 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,250 miles

o/s front tyre cuts in tread but not exposing cords. n/s rear tyre slight cracks aroundtead circumference.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 17,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre cuts in tread but not exposing cords. n/s rear tyre slight cracks aroundtead circumference.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,369 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,599 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 EKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

SO54 EKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is SO54 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 EKX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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