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DF04 XYU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts on the side wall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts on the side wall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,436 miles

Clutch near its end. Pedal very stiff.

Offside front wing accident damaged.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch near its end. Pedal very stiff.

Offside front wing accident damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,049 miles

Front wipers smeering

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot split

O/S wing mirror case loose

Play in both top mount bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers smeering

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot split

O/S wing mirror case loose

Play in both top mount bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,401 miles

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot split

Play in both front top mount bushes

Rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2010 29,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level brake light in-op

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot split

Play in both front top mount bushes

Rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2009 21,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,224 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 XYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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