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FB04 KKG

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 KKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,829 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,793 miles

NS rack gaitor showing signs of oil leak

OSR handbrake caliper sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,086 miles

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

engine management light on

front wipers smear slightly

slight pitting to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,743 miles

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

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

a/c pipe mounting bobbin broken (under bonnet)

cut across tread of o/s/rear and n/s/front tyres not down to cords

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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FB04 KKG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB04 KKG, 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 FB04 KKG registered?

FB04 KKG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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