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FT04 HKM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 HKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,077 miles

all four coil springs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust around hangers

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,220 miles

both rear brake flex ferrules slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroding

offside front coil springs corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake flex ferrules slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroding

offside front coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,182 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 HKM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

FT04 HKM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FT04 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 HKM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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