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DE54 XJW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,065 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,520 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,520 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,882 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,385 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise to much oil in the engin

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 24,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007

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 XJW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

Is DE54 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 XJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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