MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs becoming corroded
mid & rear exhaust becoming deteriorated
offside headlamp becoming deteriorated
side skirts preventing full inspection
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on suspension and exhaust
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
corrosion on brake and suspension components
engine warning lamp on
front sidelamps dull
corrosion on suspension components
front side lights dull
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)
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)
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
possible high level stop lamp not working
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AR04 GVK safe to buy?
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