MOT Status
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103,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust blow at rear section area.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S/F Tyre perished in the tread.
Headlight lenses deteriorated.
Slight exhaust blow at rear section area.
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front brake discs worn, not able to see pads without wheel removal.
twist in rear centre seat belt.
wipers smearing slightly.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs worn.not able to see front or rear brake pads condition without wheel removal.
twist in rear centre seat belt
wheel trims fitted
both front tyres low tread
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE54 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?
VE54 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.
Is VE54 KWU safe to buy?
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