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SP54 RJV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,582 mi
Last recorded62,582 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,582 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 58,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,715 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,365 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 34,365 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,275 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,275 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,322 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 RJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP54 RJV, 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 SP54 RJV registered?

SP54 RJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SP54 RJV safe to buy?

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