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DA04 SGX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,379 mi
Last recorded62,379 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 62,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 54,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2021 46,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 46,682 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 46,252 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 9 May 2018 45,531 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Front brake discs pitted.

Slight travel in handbrake

Fail 9 May 2018 45,531 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Front brake discs pitted.

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 11 May 2017 44,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 43,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 42,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,220 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)

engine management light illuminated

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2013
Pass 15 May 2012 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Fail 15 May 2012 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls but not showing cords

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,106 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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DA04 SGX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA04 SGX, 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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DA04 SGX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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