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DE54 JWV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened covers corroded / o/s missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear suspension corroded / coil springs, axle & mounts

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front A.B.S rings corroded n/s damaged

both front head lamps slightly delaminated

front suspension corroded / coil springs ,arms & subframe arm mounts

water rad insecure / carrier bar corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,376 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened covers corroded / o/s missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear suspension corroded / coil springs, axle & mounts

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front A.B.S rings corroded n/s damaged

both front head lamps slightly delaminated

front suspension corroded / coil springs ,arms & subframe arm mounts

water rad insecure / carrier bar corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,298 miles

o/s/f wishbone corroded, coil springs corroded

surface corrosion underside

Fail 9 Dec 2019 98,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged chaffing on front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f wishbone corroded, coil springs corroded

surface corrosion underside

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,128 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,296 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,237 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 78,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,664 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 77,664 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,122 miles

EXHAUSY CORRODING!

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUSY CORRODING!

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,997 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,634 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 JWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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