MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Towball mounting corroded!
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Towball mounting corroded!
brake fluid low
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s front,n/s front & n/s rear tyres slightly perished
some slight scratching to windscreen present.
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 GVV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?
AR04 GVV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2004.
Is AR04 GVV safe to buy?
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