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EF04 RRV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 RRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all under side covered in under seal

sill covers fitted o/s n/s

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,905 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,900 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 80,819 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,567 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,765 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,765 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,184 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 4,184 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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EF04 RRV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF04 RRV, 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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EF04 RRV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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