MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low and milky
Offside Front Brake caliper sticking
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer parts of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake performance just within the required limits
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre splitting around sidewall
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion on all coil springs
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre splitting around sidewall
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion on all coil springs
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seats fitting to the rear
Exhaust front flexible pipe loose
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seats fitting to the rear
Exhaust front flexible pipe loose
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
O/S/F tyre inner edge devoid of tread.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE54 XKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 XKH, 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 XKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 November 2004.
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