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SO04 CAU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,337 mi
Last recorded62,337 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 CAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,337 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 50,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,518 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,853 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,358 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 3,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 3,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 3,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 2,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,887 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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SO04 CAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO04 CAU, 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 SO04 CAU registered?

SO04 CAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SO04 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 CAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO04 CAU have outstanding finance?

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