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SY54 NGG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,078 mi
Last recorded111,078 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 NGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2014 111,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

boot handle stiff

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres badly cracked but not reaching ply or cords

floor pans slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,066 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

general corrision on front and rear suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,738 miles

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

air conditioning radiator deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

engine sump and oil filter corroded and leaking

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside front inner brake disc surface pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight buzzing noise coming from top of engine area?

Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,734 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

air conditioning radiator deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

engine sump and oil filter corroded and leaking

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

nearside front inner brake disc surface pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight buzzing noise coming from top of engine area?

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing[brake binding]

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,452 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air con radiator deterioated

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 63,487 miles

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

near side rear handbrake low in effort

Pass 25 Aug 2008 63,487 miles

near side rear handbrake low in effort

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,394 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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SY54 NGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SY54 NGG, 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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SY54 NGG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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