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C8 AHG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 52,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 52,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 52,110 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 52,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022
Fail 7 Oct 2022 49,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,089 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn and front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

front brake pads approx 70% worn and front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 40,112 miles

Slight tailing of both wiper blades

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,722 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,408 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 23 May 2011 22,223 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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C8 AHG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C8 AHG, 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 C8 AHG registered?

C8 AHG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is C8 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 AHG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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