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EG04 HYY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,975 mi
Last recorded53,975 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,975 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 53,975 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear accident damaged repaired

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,733 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,543 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear body damage and reparied and heavely underseal.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,254 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 HYY 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 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 HYY, 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

How do I check the history of EG04 HYY?

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What year was EG04 HYY registered?

EG04 HYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is EG04 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 HYY shows 14 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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