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DC04 LGE

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,018 mi
Last recorded37,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 LGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 37,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,226 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 32,225 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,507 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 19,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 19,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 14,704 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 10,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 9,310 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 8,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,721 miles

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

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre cracking/splitting/perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,049 miles

light cracking n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,800 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 6,800 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,075 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Aug 2007 3,982 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 LGE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

DC04 LGE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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