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AX04 CBU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,449 mi
Last recorded123,449 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 CBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 123,449 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 123,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 110,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 101,132 miles

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2011 101,132 miles

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

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

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,483 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,479 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/rear caliper missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,213 miles

o/s front side light dull

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,138 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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AX04 CBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AX04 CBU, 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 AX04 CBU registered?

AX04 CBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is AX04 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 CBU 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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