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SP04 ZXW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 ZXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,014 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION SCORCHED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,014 miles

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

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION SCORCHED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,081 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 26,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,902 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 22,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 20,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 14,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,782 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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SP04 ZXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SP04 ZXW, 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 SP04 ZXW registered?

SP04 ZXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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