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DE54 JOH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,875 miles

engine management light on

front wiper blades starting to split and smearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

front wiper blades starting to split and smearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,601 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts to inside tread patern

Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,601 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts to inside tread patern

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,723 miles

small hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,397 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front top suspension mountings/bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,153 miles

rear brake pads appear low

surface corrosion and pitting of front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,861 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,171 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2007 25,522 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 JOH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

DE54 JOH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is DE54 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 JOH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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