MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts on the side wall
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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)
Clutch near its end. Pedal very stiff.
Offside front wing accident damaged.
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.
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
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
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
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
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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