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DA54 HZJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,183 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,698 miles

Slight rust to exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,853 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,853 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,717 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Both rear have tyres have cracks in tread

O/S/R wheel has slight bind.

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,807 miles

Front Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,807 miles

slight cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 29,460 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,340 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 1 Nov 2007 16,372 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 HZJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HZJ, 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 DA54 HZJ registered?

DA54 HZJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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