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CF04 XCR

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 112,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front backing plates corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 112,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front backing plates corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 107,944 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 107,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,349 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,889 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,507 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,576 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 XCR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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