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EG04 HBH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,960 mi
Last recorded63,960 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HBH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 63,960 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR INNER&7OUTER SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 60,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 57,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,552 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 54,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,815 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,416 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,416 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,430 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 HBH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG04 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 HBH registered?

EG04 HBH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is EG04 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 HBH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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