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SY54 XKC

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,025 mi
Last recorded57,025 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,025 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective second catch (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,210 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 42,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,740 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 36,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,997 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 33,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,278 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 XKC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

SY54 XKC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is SY54 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 XKC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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