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VF04 WBV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,179 mi
Last recorded61,179 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 WBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,067 miles

nearside front Top Strut bearing tight

nearside rear Tyre worn on inner edge (165/60R14 H)

offside front Top Strut bearing tight

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,889 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 WBV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WBV, 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 VF04 WBV registered?

VF04 WBV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is VF04 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 WBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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