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FM04 EBG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 112,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn & deteriorated 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,656 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front top suspension mounts worn

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places and front flexi broken

long brake pedal

Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front top suspension mounts worn

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places and front flexi broken

long brake pedal

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount

Offside Front top mount

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,763 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side nosey (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner c v boot is insecure

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side nosey (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 481,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,226 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 45,226 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear center stop light not working

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,514 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,071 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON FERRULES

FRONT BUMPER BEEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE ON 2M

Pass 20 May 2008 16,315 miles

both front tyres on 2m and slightly worn on inside edges of tyres

Pass 15 May 2007 9,453 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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FM04 EBG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM04 EBG, 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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FM04 EBG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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