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DE54 XKF

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,308 mi
Last recorded74,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER, LITTLE WET?

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 73,645 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER, LITTLE WET?

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,315 miles

Both front headlamps getting hazy

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has abnormal wear

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 73,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front headlamps getting hazy

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has abnormal wear

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 62,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

coolant low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,926 miles

both headlights deteriorated

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,771 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

offside rear tyre has a shallow cut on outer side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear bars

offside rear tyre has a shallow cut on outer side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2014 46,164 miles

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

Offside front worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 39,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,927 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2012 32,922 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,674 miles

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

signs of accident damage

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 XKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

DE54 XKF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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