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SP54 RKO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

56,509 mi
Last recorded56,509 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 RKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 56,509 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 56,414 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,831 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 52,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,333 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,592 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,829 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

minor obstuction of drivers view due to stickers on windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2010 31,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

minor obstuction of drivers view due to stickers on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,978 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,693 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 18,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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 RKO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

SP54 RKO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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