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AG04 LRL

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 LRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hand brake only just met requirement

oil level over filled

rear exhaust box clamp loose

Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level over filled

rear exhaust box clamp loose

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

secondary bonnet catch siezing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,076 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

secondary bonnet catch siezing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,341 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,993 miles

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

drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism slow

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,891 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 LRL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

AG04 LRL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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