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41,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Slight play/wear in top suspension mount
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play/wear in top suspension mount
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Deteriorated/slightly damaged (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre badly prished.
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.
offside front tyre perishing
nearside front tyre perishing
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre perishing
nearside rear tyre perishing.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front tyre perishing
nearside rear tyre perishing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Off side front tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE54 NBJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?
DE54 NBJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2004.
Is DE54 NBJ safe to buy?
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