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SY54 VZA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,915 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,765 miles

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

Cut in nsf outer sidewall(not showing cord)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,081 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 88,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,148 miles

advise chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,257 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,418 miles

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)

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 VZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY54 VZA, 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 SY54 VZA registered?

SY54 VZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is SY54 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 VZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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