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AY04 RZR

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,394 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 68,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,646 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,633 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 40,633 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,749 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY04 RZR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY04 RZR, 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 AY04 RZR registered?

AY04 RZR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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