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DE54 JXL

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,373 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,373 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2011 51,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2010 45,233 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 45,233 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,364 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 25,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,052 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 JXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

DE54 JXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is DE54 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 JXL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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