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ET04 MKL

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 MKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,199 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Opac (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Opec (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,309 miles

Exaust is very rusty.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The Clutch is very stiff.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,746 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

Fail 13 Jun 2015 49,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

n/s wiper torn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,226 miles

Both Headlamp Lens'es starting to Fog up.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,861 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,158 miles

both rear tyres average 3mm 165/60/14h

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing slight wear

slight leakage from n/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,135 miles

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

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

both rear tyres average 3mm 165/60/14h

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing slight wear

slight leakage from n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,191 miles

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

rear tyre approx 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

rear tyre approx 3mm

unable to confirm condition of rear pads

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine management light is on

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MKL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 ET04 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

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

Is ET04 MKL safe to buy?

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