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CW04 CDU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,326 mi
Last recorded82,326 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 CDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,326 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamps misted

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

exhaust Flexi deteriorated

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked slightly with age

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked slightly with age

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 49,390 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,975 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,579 miles

surface cracks to sidewalls on o/s & n/s rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,642 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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CW04 CDU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CW04 CDU, 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 CW04 CDU registered?

CW04 CDU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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