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FT04 GCK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,634 mi
Last recorded59,634 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 GCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 59,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,972 miles

All suspension components have general corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2017 52,754 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,578 miles

osf top mount slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,513 miles

Bonnet saftey catch partialy seized

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 47,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet saftey catch partialy seized

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 35,561 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,561 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,301 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 GCK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCK, 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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FT04 GCK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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