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DE54 ULR

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,898 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 101,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,961 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Rear brake discs badly pitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs badly pitted.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all round (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on the tread

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer tread but not showing any cord.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cut and worn but not showing cord. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 84,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,971 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

engine oil low

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 ULR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ULR, 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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DE54 ULR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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