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DG54 FWA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,906 mi
Last recorded75,906 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 FWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,906 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,800 miles

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

Nearside Front abs ring broke

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

both front wheels slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has an oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,594 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,954 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 FWA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

DG54 FWA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is DG54 FWA safe to buy?

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