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FA04 VZU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,720 mi
Last recorded95,720 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,720 miles

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

offside rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,720 miles

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

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

offside rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 89,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,491 miles

osf tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cord

Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cord

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,625 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,339 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,471 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 VZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA04 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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