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ML54XEN
2004 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 999cc
General Information
- Registration ML54XEN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,166 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper (5.3.2 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,674 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front crossmember corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,511 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,915 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- NOTE-Nearside rear brake efficiency low
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,491 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight imbalance front brakes
- Nearside park brake lower effort
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,651 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,840 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres perished slightly
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,194 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018 25 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 25 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,444 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 25 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,619 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2015 25 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,636 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,570 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013 25 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,570 MI
25 Jun 202612 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,113 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 25 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,425 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,773 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,227 MI
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ML54XEN was registered on 2004-12-11
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