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DE54 UJV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,627 mi
Last recorded125,627 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

whole exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

whole exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,820 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,777 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 UJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

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

Is DE54 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 UJV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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