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DF04 XYH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,233 mi
Last recorded120,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,233 miles

both headlamps are fading/misting over on the outside.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,fuel,brake pipes and various suspension components.

mud on under side thick and wheel arches.not allowing full inspection.

nearside front top suspension mount has movement.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 120,230 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps are fading/misting over on the outside.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust,fuel,brake pipes and various suspension components.

mud on under side thick and wheel arches.not allowing full inspection.

nearside front top suspension mount has movement.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,030 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also on 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,030 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light lamp broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also on 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,109 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust.

front brake pads wearing low.

offside front upper suspension mount has slight lift to it.

offside rear brake pads look low and corrosion to the disc.

rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 102,109 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust.

front brake pads wearing low.

offside front upper suspension mount has slight lift to it.

offside rear brake pads look low and corrosion to the disc.

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,867 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

vehicle very muddy underneath and arches

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,475 miles

both front to[p suspension mounts have slight lift.

corrosion to all suspension coil springs.

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

front no plate damaged

nearside front antiroll bar d bush has slight movment.

offside front top suspension mount has slight movement.

oil leak

rear brake discs offside has corrosion on the outer side of disc.

rear wiperblade u/s

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to all suspension coil springs.

front no plate damaged

nearside front antiroll bar d bush has slight movment.

offside front top suspension mount has slight movement.

oil leak

rear brake discs offside has corrosion on the outer side of disc.

rear wiperblade u/s

Fail 21 Jan 2016 83,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

some play in nearside and offside front suspension tops

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,052 miles

coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust clamp corroded

front no plate cracked

n/s/r light lens has a temp repair

road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination , hand brakes very stiff.

seek advice asap on front suspension

top suspension mountings worn , to be replaced asap.

vehicle has been road tested , knock from front suspension detected , possible antiroll bar drop link ball joints , road wheels to be removed for a thorough suspension examination

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,698 miles

Oil level low / Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking + slight cut to tread / Both front tyres are worn to 3mm on inner edges / Rear brakes are showing slight imbalance on rbt

damage to bonnet / Secondry bonnet catch siezed / Front number plate cracked / Nearside rear lamp unit has light damage / Horn intermitant

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil level low / Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking + slight cut to tread / Both front tyres are worn to 3mm on inner edges / Rear brakes are showing slight imbalance on rbt

damage to bonnet / Secondry bonnet catch siezed / Front number plate cracked / Nearside rear lamp unit has light damage / Horn intermitant

Fail 26 Jan 2013 52,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 43,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,050 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,355 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside number plate light dull

Fail 16 Dec 2010 36,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside number plate light dull

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

Fail 10 Dec 2009 29,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 15,108 miles

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

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)

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

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 XYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF04 XYH, 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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DF04 XYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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