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CF04 LZG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,581 mi
Last recorded56,581 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 LZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake efficiency's lower on n/s/r

n/s/f headlight lense deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 51,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread area

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,696 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,170 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 13,170 miles

Offside Front 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)

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 LZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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