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EG04 HYP

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,098 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe bandaged up Strong advise (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged Strong advise (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

clutch bite point

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2022 62,774 miles

Front Play in both suspension top mounts only with wheels raised

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,582 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,793 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,970 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,683 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 HYP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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