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DE54 LCZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 LCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,445 miles

Both sides front ABS rings corroded

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Nearside headlight lens damaged (tape repaired)

Offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2021 76,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Both sides front ABS rings corroded

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Nearside headlight lens damaged (tape repaired)

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front and both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,859 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,688 miles

rear brake pads thin

Fail 16 Dec 2016 67,688 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,807 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,010 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 14,061 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

DE54 LCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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