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DF04 TTZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 TTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,396 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,275 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,771 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,470 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 77,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,333 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,333 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,006 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,553 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,431 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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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DF04 TTZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DF04 TTZ, 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 DF04 TTZ registered?

DF04 TTZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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