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DE54 NFM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,391 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,868 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,863 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,783 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2015 49,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,011 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 47,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,256 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 32,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 9,260 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 NFM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

DE54 NFM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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