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AP04 TVF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 80,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,951 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,695 miles

Front + Rear suspension coil springs rusty

N/S/F tyre on 2.30mm

O/S + N/S rear brake flexi pipes corodied slightly

O/S/F tyre on 2.95mm

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front + Rear suspension coil springs rusty

N/S/F tyre on 2.30mm

O/S + N/S rear brake flexi pipes corodied slightly

O/S/F tyre on 2.95mm

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,018 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

o/s/f inner driveshaft leaking grease

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,023 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear disc slight pitting

Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,016 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear disc slight pitting

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,868 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise bonnet latch was stiff(now free)

advise off side rear wheel slight binding

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,218 miles

advise slight corrosion rear offside disc.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,714 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

headlamp aim on one

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

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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AP04 TVF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP04 TVF, 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 AP04 TVF registered?

AP04 TVF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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