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2004 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration ML54VFZ
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1099cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,676 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022 21 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,390 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2021 21 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,249 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 21 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,513 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,424 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,956 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sections of metal brake pipes showing corrosion
- o/s/rear tyre showing cracking
- handbrake lever travel is quite high
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,017 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,812 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,204 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,081 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013 21 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,199 MI
21 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,199 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,150 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 21,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,884 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,276 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,589 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2008 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML54VFZ was registered on 2004-10-21
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