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DA54 MYH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s underneath inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,151 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 71,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,276 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,320 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to wear

engine management light on

front coil springs starting to corrode

front discs wearing

rear discs worn

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,902 miles

Both rear tyres coming close to legal limit

Engine management light on

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,644 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,124 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 MYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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