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AR04 KWU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,414 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,516 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 73,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 71,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section round clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,204 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 63,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,251 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2012 27,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,082 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 13,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,335 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 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

AR04 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 KWU 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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