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SP54 UJH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,827 mi
Last recorded70,827 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 UJH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill at rear trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill near rear trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,427 miles

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

advise sighns corrosion at sills

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,662 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,620 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,825 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,825 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,601 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2011 32,941 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,937 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,725 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 18,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,306 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 UJH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

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

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