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VA04 RZD

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 94,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,266 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air conditioning condenser separated

Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air conditioning condenser separated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,333 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,373 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 35,373 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,318 miles

n/s wiper not clearing very well

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,343 miles

slight play in front strut mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2011 26,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads getting low

slight play in front strut mounts

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,400 miles

front brakes out of balance

n/s and o/s rear tyres sidewalls split and perished

o/s front tyre on legal limit and bolod on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,708 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 10,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,763 miles

Offside Inner 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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VA04 RZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA04 RZD, 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 VA04 RZD registered?

VA04 RZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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