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FT04 KTE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,132 mi
Last recorded125,132 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 125,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,455 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet safety catch siezed (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake calliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,904 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,945 miles

clutch pedal rubber

ignition leads

oil level

Pass 31 Oct 2012 62,517 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 62,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,186 miles

cracking in wall of offside rear tyer

Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 24,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 18,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KTE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FT04 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

FT04 KTE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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