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AJ54 ENM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ENM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both around fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement offside front upper top mount

Fail 19 Oct 2018 69,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both around fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight movement offside front upper top mount

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,590 miles

armoured protection around both sides front flexi brake hoses rusty and comming apart

corrosion to rear brake discs on inner

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear number plate seperating

Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

armoured protection around both sides front flexi brake hoses rusty and comming apart

corrosion to rear brake discs on inner

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear number plate seperating

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 50,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,267 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,026 miles

Near side rear nearly has ply or cords exposed

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,391 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,494 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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AJ54 ENM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ54 ENM, 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 AJ54 ENM registered?

AJ54 ENM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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