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DE54 NFK

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 108,034 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking no coreds showing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front play in top shock mount

Offside Front slight play in wheel bering

rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,742 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking no coreds showing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front play in top shock mount

Offside Front slight play in wheel bering

rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,864 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,864 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,447 miles

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

tyres are under inflated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 15,519 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 NFK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NFK, 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 NFK registered?

DE54 NFK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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