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DA54 HZW

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,545 miles

E.M.Light illuminated

Fail 9 Dec 2017 98,545 miles

E.M.Light illuminated

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,952 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially siezed

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,694 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,093 miles

EM light stays on

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,093 miles

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

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

EM light stays on

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,631 miles

EM light stays on

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EM light stays on

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

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

rear wiper blade

Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 37,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,236 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,732 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 27,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HZW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

DA54 HZW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is DA54 HZW safe to buy?

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