2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · AR04 GVW
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 84,392 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR04 GVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2025
- 84,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR04 GVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (AR04 GVW) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AR04 GVW Mileage History
- 13/12/202373,104 mi
- 19/12/202373,105 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/202476,767 mi+3,662 mi
- 17/12/202476,767 mi
- 16/12/202584,392 mi+7,625 mi
Average of roughly 5,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
Frequent town use and learner abuse wear the clutch quickly, and stretched clutch cables can make gear selection or bite point feel inconsistent.
- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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