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DE54 ULK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ULK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,674 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,769 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,345 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 69,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,469 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,000 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,093 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 ULK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

DE54 ULK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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