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VN54 UFB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 81,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 75,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,299 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,761 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,160 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,191 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,103 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,449 miles

front & rear number plates slightley deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front & rear number plates slightley deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,510 miles

front & rear number plates slightley deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,068 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 UFB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN54 UFB registered?

VN54 UFB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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The MOT history for VN54 UFB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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