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DC04 LCZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,160 mi
Last recorded47,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 LCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,863 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,579 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 24,578 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,465 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,258 miles

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,636 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/R brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 10,353 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,121 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,004 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 LCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 DC04 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

DC04 LCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is DC04 LCZ safe to buy?

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