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VU54 KUW

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 KUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,778 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

deep cut in nsr tyre tread (not showing cords)

very slight movement in osf top strut mounting

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,189 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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VU54 KUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU54 KUW, 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 VU54 KUW registered?

VU54 KUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is VU54 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 KUW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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