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SN04 JRA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 JRA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake sticking but performance ok

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnett safty catch faulty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,317 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,408 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 85,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,233 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ft b.pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,402 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,739 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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SN04 JRA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN04 JRA, 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 SN04 JRA registered?

SN04 JRA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is SN04 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 JRA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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