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DE54 XKH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 110,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,361 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 110,350 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,713 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,185 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,392 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2019 108,389 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,335 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 102,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,454 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,511 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,507 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,742 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,719 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,719 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,853 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,853 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 32,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,158 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 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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