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CT04 AWF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,012 mi
Last recorded95,012 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 AWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,012 miles

Oil leak

engine warning lamp on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated on driver's instrument panel.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,287 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on driver's instrument panel.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,882 miles

EML on indicating an engine fault

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,881 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on indicating an engine fault

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,496 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,496 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,377 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,377 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 37,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,840 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CT04 AWF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CT04 AWF, 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 CT04 AWF registered?

CT04 AWF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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