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DA54 LCU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not visible with wheels on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,480 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,529 miles

O/S/R tyre inner side wall perished and small cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,589 miles

advise rear brake pads to be checked[will require wheels to be removed]

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,027 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 7 Nov 2011 26,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,780 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,383 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 13,017 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 LCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA54 LCU registered?

DA54 LCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is DA54 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 LCU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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