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DA54 EFE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

201,843 mi
Last recorded201,843 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 201,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 196,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 196,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 192,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 187,829 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

both inner / outer sills have significant corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2020 187,829 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 185,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play some play in all link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

co emmisions limit only just met

Fail 29 Oct 2019 185,119 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play some play in all link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

co emmisions limit only just met

Pass 22 Oct 2018 178,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 178,742 miles

Emissions not tested co excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 170,520 miles

corrosion to underside

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 170,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Oct 2016 164,363 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 164,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 150,384 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 150,375 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,908 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 131,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,513 miles

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

emissions close to limits

Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,904 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine man light on.

o/s rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,891 miles

Rear brakes starting to stick on and discs corroded.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel when spun. Possibly wheel bearing starting to wear.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 104,598 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML Light on.

Rear brakes starting to stick on and discs corroded.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel when spun. Possibly wheel bearing starting to wear.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,882 miles

o/s rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,448 miles

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

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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DA54 EFE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DA54 EFE, 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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DA54 EFE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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