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CF04 JSV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 75,183 miles

condensation in n/s/r lamp

corrosion to exhaust system slight blow from rear joint

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

headlamp lenses deteriating

noise from front suspension top mounts on turns

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 10 May 2017 75,183 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp

corrosion to exhaust system slight blow from rear joint

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs

headlamp lenses deteriating

noise from front suspension top mounts on turns

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 11 May 2016 71,904 miles

slight damage to wiper blades on ends but still clears screen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,897 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,369 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,529 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,699 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,570 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 JSV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JSV, 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 JSV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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