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ET04 UJY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,630 mi
Last recorded63,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 UJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 63,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 63,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,231 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 61,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 52,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,366 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 11 Aug 2015 46,366 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2014 42,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 42,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,325 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,272 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,003 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 17,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 UJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

ET04 UJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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