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DE54 KLD

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,296 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,381 miles

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

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

n/s mirror unit missing

n/s/f tyre close to limit and age cracks 165/60/14

n/s/r tyre slight miss shape and waering low outer tread 165/60/14

o/s/f tyre on limit tread edges 165/60/14

o/s/r age cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,381 miles

n/s mirror unit missing

n/s/f tyre close to limit and age cracks 165/60/14

n/s/r tyre slight miss shape and waering low outer tread 165/60/14

o/s/f tyre on limit tread edges 165/60/14

o/s/r age cracks

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,480 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,556 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,666 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,531 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 KLD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLD, 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 KLD registered?

DE54 KLD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is DE54 KLD safe to buy?

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