MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside handbrake slightly sticking when lever is released
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
offside handbrake slightly sticking when lever is released
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
damage to boot door
n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking
n/s/r tyre wall perrishing
small cut in tred n/s/r tyre
damage to boot door
n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking
n/s/r tyre wall perrishing
small cut in tred n/s/r tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in rear tyre
damage to boot door
n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking
n/s/r tyre wall perrishing
o/s/r tyre soft
small cut in tred n/s/r tyre
brake fluid in middle position poss indicating brakes getting low.
coolant level getting low
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA04 WAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?
FA04 WAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2004.
Is FA04 WAU safe to buy?
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