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LR54 GKU

2004 Kia Picanto LX

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,746 mi
Last recorded64,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto LX39,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 GKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,765 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,576 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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LR54 GKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR54 GKU, 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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What year was LR54 GKU registered?

LR54 GKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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