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VN54 UEP

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,080 mi
Last recorded65,080 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,080 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 60,747 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 60,747 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

splits at then ends of wiper blades

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,267 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,087 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 49,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 36,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight len is in poor condition and not letting light out (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,117 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 35,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,149 miles

Front discs and pads in poor condition.

Rear brakes binding.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,799 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,850 miles

Oil filter leaking.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,829 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 UEP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

VN54 UEP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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