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EG04 UJB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,451 mi
Last recorded39,451 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 27,294 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 15,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 15,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 15,027 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 15,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 14,326 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 14,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,790 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 13,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 9,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,169 miles

All tyres are cracking on sidewalls to tread.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,107 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 UJB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

EG04 UJB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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