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SP54 RHU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 83,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 83,428 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

mil shows a fault

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,629 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,534 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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SP54 RHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP54 RHU, 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

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What year was SP54 RHU registered?

SP54 RHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is SP54 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 RHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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