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DE54 CZH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,232 miles

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

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

abs ring rusty but operating as it should

wishbones rusty rear axel rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,809 miles

general surface rust all over including springs front and rear suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface rust all over

Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface rust all over

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,249 miles

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

coil spring corroded boyh rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,249 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded boyh rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,964 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,899 miles

both rear tyres cracks in outer tread

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,899 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracks in outer tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012
Fail 27 Sep 2012 32,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,404 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,805 miles

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 7 Dec 2007 14,319 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 CZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

DE54 CZH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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