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SP54 RJZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,541 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,541 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,683 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,377 miles

NOTED ABS RING CRACKED ON OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,737 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 RJZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

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

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