2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KP04 HYK
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 63,006 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP04 HYK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 63,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP04 HYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (KP04 HYK) between September 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP04 HYK Mileage History
- 09/09/202262,535 mi
- 10/10/202362,991 mi+456 mi
- 07/11/202363,006 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 406 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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