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DL04 FPK

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 FPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,477 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads look worn not thin

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to nearside rear(centre section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed to offside rear(centre section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 92,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main feed to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main feed to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,818 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,404 miles

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

Both front headlamp lenses slightly hazy

Main feed to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub frames and suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front headlamp lenses slightly hazy

Main feed to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Sub frames and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,362 miles

Front head light lenses deteriorating advise attention

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in inner and outer side walls advise replacment

handbrake only just met minimum requirments18% advise attention

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,814 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,336 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 43,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,583 miles

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

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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DL04 FPK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL04 FPK, 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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DL04 FPK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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