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EG04 HVA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 72,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2017 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 66,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,054 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,959 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,622 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 HVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

EG04 HVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is EG04 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 HVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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