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AR04 GVK

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,211 mi
Last recorded78,211 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,211 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

mid & rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

offside headlamp becoming deteriorated

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint loose and blowing (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

bonnet safety catch siezed

mid and rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

offside headlamp glass becoming deteriorated

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on suspension and exhaust

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,464 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on suspension and exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,141 miles

corrosion on brake and suspension components

engine warning lamp on

front sidelamps dull

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,534 miles

corrosion on suspension components

front side lights dull

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,462 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly rusted/pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,336 miles

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

possible high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,741 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 GVK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AR04 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

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

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