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DF54 CKG

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 CKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,059 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 60,435 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 57,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,281 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,918 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 49,918 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,172 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,611 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,535 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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DF54 CKG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF54 CKG, 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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DF54 CKG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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