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DE54 GDV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,784 mi
Last recorded56,784 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,784 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 7 Nov 2025 56,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded through out

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

Rear suspension corroded through out

parkbrake travel high

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,426 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 2 Nov 2024 52,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded through out

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 14 Oct 2023 50,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 50,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,842 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,572 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 50,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,402 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 50,402 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 50,202 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 48,889 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,837 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs corroded and lipped

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

front exhaust flexi breaking

n/s/f wiper smearing and split at end

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,654 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,069 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,392 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,473 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 GDV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDV, 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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DE54 GDV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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