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VE54 XAY

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,244 miles

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF RADIATOR

Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,753 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF RADIATOR

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,515 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise tracking

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,061 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,415 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 XAY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE54 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

VE54 XAY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is VE54 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 XAY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE54 XAY have outstanding finance?

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