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DE54 UJO

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake low effort at 17%

Fail 17 Nov 2023 118,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake low effort at 17%

Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 113,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,401 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 110,399 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,092 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,092 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,907 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides - upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,906 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides - upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint not pressed fully into the arm (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,456 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 87,456 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,949 miles

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

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

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

rear wheels tight to turn by hand rear brake pads sticking??

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,304 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,789 miles

Front 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 UJO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

DE54 UJO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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