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FA04 PUJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 PUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,360 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,607 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 43,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,816 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,234 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,867 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,254 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative and water inside lamp unit

slight freeplay in nearside front and offside front top suspension mountings

Fail 28 Jun 2011 27,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative and water inside lamp unit

slight freeplay in nearside front and offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,820 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both inner cv gators leaking grease

cut in sidewall n/s/front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,034 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 15,773 miles

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

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

cracks in sidewall n/s/front tyre

slight wear on inner edge o/s/front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,773 miles

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

cracks in sidewall n/s/front tyre

slight wear on inner edge o/s/front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 11,397 miles

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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FA04 PUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA04 PUJ, 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 FA04 PUJ registered?

FA04 PUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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