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LD54 KYU

2004 Kia Picanto LX

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto LX39,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 KYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,296 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,747 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 51,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output STARTED TO DETERIORATE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output STARTED TO DETERIORATE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,505 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,505 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,219 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISC'S ARE BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot TOP MOUNT (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WAS MADE IN WEEK 1904 AND VERY BADLY PERISHED - 165/60R14

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISC'S ARE BADLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,141 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORNON INSIDE - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF TO PRESS DOWN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS SIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL - 165/60TR14

Fail 2 Feb 2015 43,141 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORNON INSIDE - NEEDS ALIGNMENT

CLUTCH PEDAL VERY STIFF TO PRESS DOWN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK TOP MOUNT HAS SIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL - 165/60TR14

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,348 miles

165/60/14

both rear tyres are perished

eml on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,576 miles

165/60/14

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are perished

engine managemnet light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,576 miles

165/60/14

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are perished

engine managemnet light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,707 miles

engine check light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,865 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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LD54 KYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 39,576 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD54 KYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD54 KYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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