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CF04 LZH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 LZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre main tread /marked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 62,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault lamp illuminated (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre main tread /marked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

remove steering wheel sleeve /very loose and dangerous

Fail 13 Jun 2024 62,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hangers from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no sound (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt twisted and not returning correctly (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre main tread /marked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

remove steering wheel sleeve /very loose and dangerous

Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 52,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split and too large for screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 42,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 42,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 39,100 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,343 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,056 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,819 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,619 miles

front wipers split

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 LZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LZH, 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 CF04 LZH registered?

CF04 LZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is CF04 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 LZH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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