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VE54 CVB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 CVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 108,394 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,517 miles

bolt broken on o/s engine mounting

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bolt broken on o/s engine mounting

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,694 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,736 miles

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

n/s handbrake swivel sticking (at caliper)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,736 miles

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

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

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

both n/s tyres worn on side walls (rubbing curbs)

n/s handbrake swivel sticking (at caliper)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,635 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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VE54 CVB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE54 CVB, 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 VE54 CVB registered?

VE54 CVB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is VE54 CVB safe to buy?

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