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FM04 HNC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,726 mi
Last recorded95,726 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,726 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2013 90,183 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 81,716 miles

front and rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs on wear limit

n/s inner cv gaiter deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2011 73,402 miles

front and rear brake discs deteriorating

front strut tops mounts corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,247 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit

rear coil springs corroding

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,247 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit

rear coil springs corroding

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,456 miles

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

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 HNC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM04 HNC, 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 FM04 HNC registered?

FM04 HNC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is FM04 HNC safe to buy?

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