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DA54 RNX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,475 miles

Both front top shock mounts

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror temp repair

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 84,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front top shock mounts

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror temp repair

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,063 miles

Both front wipers

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure also rear view impaired .

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wish bone corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top shock mounts

Fail 16 Dec 2024 81,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Both front wipers

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure also rear view impaired .

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wish bone corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see rear pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front top shock mounts

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 77,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 70,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,056 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,899 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 RNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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