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DE54 ULW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ULW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,887 miles

165/60/14

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,923 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 41,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,914 miles

cracks in walls on rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,434 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 ULW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

DE54 ULW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is DE54 ULW safe to buy?

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