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VF04 HRE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 HRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,664 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 123,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,927 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,049 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,863 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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VF04 HRE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

VF04 HRE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is VF04 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 HRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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