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DA54 MXZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,412 mi
Last recorded26,412 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 26,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

low effort to the offside screen wash jet

Pass 31 Dec 2014 23,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 23,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,457 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 29 Nov 2010 15,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,965 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 MXZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

Is DA54 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 MXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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