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DA54 RPX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,406 mi
Last recorded95,406 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,550 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front (flexi) exhaust broke and slightly blowing but still secure

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper strut bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front (flexi) exhaust broke and slightly blowing but still secure

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f upper strut bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,819 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,819 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,686 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,328 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 RPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

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

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