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DE54 NEU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 86,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlight output low

Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,429 miles

Central Rear stop light inoperative

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,173 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,329 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,780 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,308 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

DE54 NEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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