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AEZ 8121

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,962 mi
Last recorded104,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8121
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 95,703 miles

Front exhaust front flexi corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 73,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,446 miles

L/H DOOR MIRROR CASING BROKEN AND GLASS MISSING.

R/H WING INDICATOR FLASHING SLIGHTLY WHITE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT BRAKE PEDAL PAD.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

VARIOUS MARKS AND DAMAGE AT BODY.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 38,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,253 miles

impact damage to the front bumper

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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AEZ 8121 is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEZ 8121, 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 AEZ 8121 registered?

AEZ 8121 is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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