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VK54 ZZD

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 ZZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 89,569 miles

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,908 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,904 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (around axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,788 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 68,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,287 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 67,287 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,637 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 64,637 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,335 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,801 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 ZZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK54 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

VK54 ZZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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