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DG54 FVZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,972 miles

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from around the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 53,003 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 53,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking but no visable cord showing

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking but no visable cord showing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 42,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking but no visable cord showing

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking but no visable cord showing

Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cord

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cord

Fail 27 Aug 2016 41,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cord

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre cracking but no visible cord

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,787 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 15,437 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,437 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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DG54 FVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG54 FVZ, 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 DG54 FVZ registered?

DG54 FVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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