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EP04 FYB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,509 mi
Last recorded57,509 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 FYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,509 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,509 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,772 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside parking brake cable has a retaining clip missing at caliper

offside rear tyre heavily perished, no cords visible

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level close to min level

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,772 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 20,772 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,251 miles

windscreen has ligh scratches

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,773 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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EP04 FYB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EP04 FYB, 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 EP04 FYB registered?

EP04 FYB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is EP04 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 FYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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