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DE54 CZL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,817 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,817 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 55,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 52,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,424 miles

CENTRE HI-VIS STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 5 Apr 2017 50,400 miles

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

CENTRE HI-VIS STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,780 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has split on inner wall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,808 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 41,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,853 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,442 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin and pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2008 23,686 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 CZL 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 77.3%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE54 CZL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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