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E12 MFH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,771 mi
Last recorded55,771 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 55,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,226 miles

Engine slight miss fire

Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,031 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 50,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,779 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,674 miles

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

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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E12 MFH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 E12 MFH, 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 E12 MFH registered?

E12 MFH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is E12 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 MFH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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