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ET04 JCV

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,753 mi
Last recorded85,753 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 JCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,753 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,234 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,234 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,355 miles

Central Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorrectly? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,862 miles

engine malfunction light on

Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,854 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,990 miles

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

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

tracking check advised due to tyre wear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,632 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,853 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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ET04 JCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET04 JCV, 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 ET04 JCV registered?

ET04 JCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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