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ET04 KTA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,479 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,263 miles

Head lamps tarnished reducing candle power

Pass 19 May 2018 87,862 miles

both headlamp covers cloudy

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,041 miles

both headlamp covers slightly cloudy, but does not effect head lamp aim

Fail 3 Jun 2017 84,029 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all x4 brake disc`s corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,343 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 79,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise - front discs quite rusty and pads fairly low

advise - offside rear tyre cracking at edge of tread

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,367 miles

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

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 KTA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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