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VF04 CWE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,883 mi
Last recorded56,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 CWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 56,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped zone "B" area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease/lubrication

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter leaking grease but still serviceable

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,125 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,634 miles

rear brake pads are low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,136 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,554 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre is worn on the edges (MARSHAL 165/60R14 H)

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,813 miles

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades are split

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,041 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,639 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 15,526 miles

n/s/f tyre near where bars

o/s/f tyre just legal

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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VF04 CWE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF04 CWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF04 CWE registered?

VF04 CWE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is VF04 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 CWE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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