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DE54 JVP

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,753 mi
Last recorded99,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,753 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slight blow rear joint

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Radiator carrier corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear wiper split

Stone chip A area

Fail 1 Sep 2020 99,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slight blow rear joint

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Radiator carrier corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear wiper split

Stone chip A area

Pass 1 May 2019 96,946 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

front light lenses discoulered

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 89,455 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

stone chip front screen zone A

Fail 19 May 2018 89,360 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front and rear brake pads over50% worn

stone chip front screen zone A

Pass 20 May 2017 78,707 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing from flexy pipe

Fail 12 May 2017 78,607 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Offside and nearside rear (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake calipers handbrake lever does not return

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floir (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake disc discoloured not binding at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,949 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,172 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

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 JVP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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