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DC04 HSN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,418 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2012 40,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,756 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 31,466 miles

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

oil leak from fuel filter

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,629 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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DC04 HSN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC04 HSN, 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 DC04 HSN registered?

DC04 HSN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is DC04 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 HSN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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