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ET04 KSU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,428 mi
Last recorded59,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,428 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 59,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,887 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 57,887 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 55,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,034 miles

front wiper blades wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,488 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 48,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,013 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,218 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 14,216 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)

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 KSU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET04 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

ET04 KSU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is ET04 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 KSU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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