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DE54 NBD

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,547 mi
Last recorded104,547 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

childseat fited n/s/r

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight oil leaking

eml light on

Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

childseat fited n/s/r

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight oil leaking

eml light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,142 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r rear brake disc has extensive corrosion to inner face

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,206 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

rear brake pads look low

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,988 miles

front anti roll bar bushes noise

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,789 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NBD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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