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DF54 CKU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,442 mi
Last recorded22,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 CKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 22,442 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 May 2019 22,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 May 2018 21,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 21,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE MAN LAMP

Pass 1 May 2017 19,204 miles

EML ON

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,185 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,185 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracking badly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,293 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 12,290 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 8,376 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 CKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKU, 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 DF54 CKU registered?

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

Is DF54 CKU safe to buy?

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