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DA54 MYU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,166 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,787 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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 MYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYU, 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 MYU registered?

DA54 MYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is DA54 MYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 MYU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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