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CF04 EBK

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,894 mi
Last recorded140,894 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION FRONT TO REAR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION FRONT TO REAR

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 112,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,026 miles

Coolant leak Pink corrosion forming at bottom corner of radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Offside front brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Offside front brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Offside rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,582 miles

Nearside rear brake backing plate deteriorating

Offside front brake backing plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake backing plate deteriorating

Offside front brake backing plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,843 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake backing plate deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake backing plate deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,294 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,294 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,601 miles

Oil leak

Rear brakes have an imbalance of 26%.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes have an imbalance of 26%.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,003 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 19,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,305 miles

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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CF04 EBK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CF04 EBK, 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 EBK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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