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VN54 AYE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,290 mi
Last recorded54,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 AYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,290 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 54,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,006 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 41,006 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,134 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,177 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 11,593 miles

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen sufficiantly.

n/s/r brake slightly corroded

o/s/f seatbelt twisted in fittment.

o/s/r brake slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,070 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 10,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 8,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VN54 AYE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 VN54 AYE, 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 VN54 AYE registered?

VN54 AYE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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