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DE54 XJV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,178 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,158 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,981 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,172 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 XJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

DE54 XJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is DE54 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 XJV 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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