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VE54 JXH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,410 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below minimum

Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,410 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,130 miles

Central Rear Upper brake lamp inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 53,130 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Upper brake lamp inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,687 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Front wipers slightly worn

Rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 26,759 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,759 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,370 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 JXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

VE54 JXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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