MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
mist of oil on n/s/r shock
front tyres getting low
n/s/r tyre getting low
o/s/r tyre perishing
rear number plate seperating
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EG04 HBC registered?
EG04 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2004.
Is EG04 HBC safe to buy?
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