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VK54 PSX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 PSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,228 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 101,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,391 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,683 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,633 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,228 miles

n/s w/blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,348 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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VK54 PSX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK54 PSX, 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 VK54 PSX registered?

VK54 PSX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is VK54 PSX safe to buy?

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