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CF04 SXV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,147 mi
Last recorded54,147 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 SXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,147 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,521 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,521 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,693 miles

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,150 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting very low

n/s/f tyre on the 1'6mm limit in places

Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,610 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 SXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

CF04 SXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is CF04 SXV safe to buy?

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