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AW04 GXA

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,705 mi
Last recorded45,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 GXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,414 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,860 miles

All four brake discs are heavily pitted and corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All four brake discs are heavily pitted and corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2010 24,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,599 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,469 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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AW04 GXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW04 GXA, 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 AW04 GXA registered?

AW04 GXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is AW04 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 GXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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