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V999 VYV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 VYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,075 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 71,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of legal treadwear, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 165/65 fitted to O/S front, 165/60 to N/S front (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of legal treadwear, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,981 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,020 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60R14

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,978 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60R14

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Offside wiper worn

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

Rear brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,575 miles

Front brake pads gettng low and disc's slightly lipped and corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 31,575 miles

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

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

Front brake pads gettng low and disc's slightly lipped and corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 26,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,905 miles

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

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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V999 VYV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 V999 VYV, 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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V999 VYV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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