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SY54 XKJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,472 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,742 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,231 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 12,227 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 XKJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY54 XKJ registered?

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

Is SY54 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 XKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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