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AG04 FNL

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 FNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 140,993 miles

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 135,414 miles

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both inner and outer sills heavy undersealed

Vehicle has corrosion to various areas

Fail 14 Jan 2019 135,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has corrosion to various areas

Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,676 miles

ADVISE, BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges.

ADVISE, both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle to all metal componants.

ADVISE, offside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,101 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,412 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2013 118,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,839 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 104,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,302 miles

boot full

both headlight aims on top mark

Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot full

both headlight aims on top mark

Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,060 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 FNL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FNL, 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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AG04 FNL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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