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ET04 KSF

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,981 mi
Last recorded140,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 KSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 140,981 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside front brake pads wearing low

Nearside handbrake effort lags

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on both shoulders

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,927 miles

Both headlamp lenses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Nearside handbrake effort lags

Offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,106 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear caliper handbrake mechanism tight in operation

Oil leak nearside front

Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres have damaged to side walls from being run low on pressure

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2014 122,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 122,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,313 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust flexi deteriated

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,952 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,442 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 2 Feb 2011 75,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,003 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,423 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 KSF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KSF, 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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ET04 KSF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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