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DE54 CZC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange/joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low when brought in

Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange/joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil level low when brought in

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,944 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,729 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 43,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,335 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,792 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,792 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,413 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 CZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE54 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

DE54 CZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DE54 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 CZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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