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CF04 EBJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,912 miles

SLIGHT BLOW REAR JOINT AREA.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,021 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,480 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 81,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 68,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 59,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,380 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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CF04 EBJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CF04 EBJ, 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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CF04 EBJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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