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CA54 DHV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,790 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,790 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Central exhaust rubber mounting split

Rear exhaust joint loose

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,482 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,205 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,369 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,138 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,766 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front outer cvj gaiter loosing grease

o/s rear brake sticking

o/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,599 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CA54 DHV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA54 DHV, 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 CA54 DHV registered?

CA54 DHV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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