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VN54 AZB

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,457 mi
Last recorded31,457 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 AZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,457 miles

washer pump weak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,816 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,486 miles

both rear tyres show age related cracks on side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,220 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 15,220 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,351 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,598 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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VN54 AZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN54 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

VN54 AZB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is VN54 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 AZB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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