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AJ04 PDV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,954 mi
Last recorded28,954 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,954 miles

Slight play in tops of suspension 'Normal Play'

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,439 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT INNER WISHBONE BOLT HAS BEEN WELDED AND CARRIER APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,450 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 11,450 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 10,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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AJ04 PDV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ04 PDV, 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 AJ04 PDV registered?

AJ04 PDV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AJ04 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 PDV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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