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CF04 WXW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 WXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 80,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 80,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,581 miles

corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2020 72,581 miles

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

corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,152 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

near side rear lens broken

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,281 miles

ECU light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ECU light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,511 miles

ECU light on

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,954 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,159 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light stays on

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,325 miles

engine management light stays on

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,299 miles

n/s rear seat belt not fully tested due to a child seat fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,299 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear seat belt not fully tested due to a child seat fitted

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 WXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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