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DE54 CYZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,336 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,336 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,182 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,479 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,227 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 47,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,158 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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DE54 CYZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE54 CYZ, 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 DE54 CYZ registered?

DE54 CYZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DE54 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 CYZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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