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AR04 GVL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 66,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 56,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,929 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R tyres are wearing low on inner edges of tread areas

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,929 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R tyres are wearing low on inner edges of tread areas

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,588 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wheels slightly buckled

nsf mirror taped up

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,591 miles

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

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

near side door mirror held on with tape

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,152 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,742 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 GVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

AR04 GVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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