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VN04 VFT

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 VFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,565 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,226 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 71,224 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,382 miles

Offside Front Top mount ahs slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,204 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount has play in the roller bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,138 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,333 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,731 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,296 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 23,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,389 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,052 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 16,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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VN04 VFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN04 VFT, 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 VN04 VFT registered?

VN04 VFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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