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DA54 HZF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 116,218 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head lamps misty

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre low tread

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,883 miles

Play in front suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,182 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,082 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,079 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Near side front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,152 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)

movement in both top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front strut top mounts have slight play

clutch pedal creeking

front brake discs have big wear lip pads 50% worn

nsf door handle begining to stick

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,446 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 30 Oct 2008 41,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,087 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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DA54 HZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA54 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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