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DE54 JXK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,062 mi
Last recorded80,062 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,535 miles

clutch pedal stiff

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal stiff

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil light flashing on dashboard

Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre down to wear markers

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre down to wear markers

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 33,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 JXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

DE54 JXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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