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AO04 WEN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WEN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 73,102 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 70,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,761 miles

Front Upper rain gutter/are below screen and wipers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o\s front (1.6 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly o\s front (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,407 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o\s front (1.6 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly o\s front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,716 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,698 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 52,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,047 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak noted

surface cracks o/s n/s rear tyres

uneven wear surface cracks o/s front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak noted

surface cracks o/s n/s rear tyres

uneven wear surface cracks o/s front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,936 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cracked on the sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,897 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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AO04 WEN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 WEN, 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 AO04 WEN registered?

AO04 WEN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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