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FT04 CYY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,270 mi
Last recorded24,270 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 24,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 24,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,758 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 13,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hose ferrules minor corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 13,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,407 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 11,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 11,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 10,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 10,463 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 10,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,630 miles

offside front reluctor ring broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 5,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,676 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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FT04 CYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FT04 CYY, 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 FT04 CYY registered?

FT04 CYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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