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FA04 UJJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,325 mi
Last recorded39,325 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 UJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 39,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,627 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi / metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi / metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi / metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under side stood (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under side appear to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,842 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under side appear to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,216 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,428 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,751 miles

Both Rear tyres, cracking and perrishing.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,055 miles

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 UJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FA04 UJJ, 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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FA04 UJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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