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DE54 UJZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,417 mi
Last recorded105,417 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 101,944 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS IN WALL

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 93,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 93,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 85,128 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,128 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,681 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,717 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 44,808 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,808 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,906 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 UJZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

DE54 UJZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for DE54 UJZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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