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AR04 GVG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,677 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 62,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,510 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,822 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,194 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 32,194 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,189 miles

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

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Fail 21 Aug 2020 27,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,679 miles

corrosion across front suspension

rear shocks and springs corroded

seals corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 22,677 miles

Emissions not tested lamda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

corrosion across front suspension

rear shocks and springs corroded

seals corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,064 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose ferrule rusty

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Front flexy brake hose rusty

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 19,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor ring on drive shaft corroded/broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,162 miles

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

surface rust throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,607 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall. (not deep enough to expose cords)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 18,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall. (not deep enough to expose cords)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,801 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,139 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,827 miles

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

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

vehicle has a build up of corrosion on the underside {not body} bolt on units.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 14,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

vehicle has a build up of corrosion on the underside {not body} bolt on units.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,428 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,755 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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AR04 GVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AR04 GVG, 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 AR04 GVG registered?

AR04 GVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 GVG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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