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AG04 FLF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,707 mi
Last recorded103,707 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 FLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,707 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,707 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,900 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,267 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,867 miles

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

offside front tyre tears

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre tears

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,851 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

NEARSIDE FRONT ABS SENSOR RING BROKEN BUT LAMP NOT INDICATING A FAULT - THIS MAY CAUSE ABS TO STOP WORKING NORMALLY IF REQUIRED.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,231 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,707 miles

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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AG04 FLF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG04 FLF, 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 AG04 FLF registered?

AG04 FLF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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