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DA54 PWX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,197 miles

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

nearside front inner tyre worn 165 65 14

oil was low

Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,193 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner tyre worn 165 65 14

oil was low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

oil filter signs of leaking

oil on min

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

battery insecure

nearside and offside front wipers split and rear wiper split

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,222 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,331 miles

nearside rear inner tyre split not to cord 165 60 14.nearside front signs of wear and offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,571 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 45,470 miles

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

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 PWX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

DA54 PWX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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