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DE54 UHZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,467 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,467 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,745 miles

Head light lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drivers seat belt starting to fray on edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blowing between centre pipe and tail box. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head light lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a nail in the tread. Perished on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drivers seat belt starting to fray on edge.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,600 miles

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,849 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,066 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,870 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,862 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in treaded area but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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 UHZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

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

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