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EG04 HBC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,937 miles

mist of oil on n/s/r shock

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,163 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate seperating

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,958 miles

Damage on n/s/f bumper

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

No edge on rear wiper blade

Fail 10 Jul 2013 63,958 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Damage on n/s/f bumper

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

No edge on rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,310 miles

Brake fluid level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,310 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake fluid level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r parking brake performance low

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

various damage around vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,810 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r parking brake performance low

rear brake application uneven

rear brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

various damage around vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 38,650 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,227 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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EG04 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG04 HBC, 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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EG04 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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