2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · SE04 XNL
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 35,751 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE04 XNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 35,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE04 XNL 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 (SE04 XNL) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SE04 XNL Mileage History
- 20/08/202435,302 mi
- 25/09/202435,310 mi+8 mi
- 25/09/202435,310 mi
- 28/08/202535,749 mi+439 mi
- 17/09/202535,751 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 417 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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