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CK54 DVU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,282 mi
Last recorded36,282 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 DVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 32,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 10 May 2024 28,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2023 21,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 21,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 20,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 20,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 20,149 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 20,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 19,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,070 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 18,713 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,222 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,895 miles

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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CK54 DVU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CK54 DVU, 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 CK54 DVU registered?

CK54 DVU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is CK54 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 DVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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