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DG54 GWZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,503 mi
Last recorded59,503 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 59,503 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 59,503 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,712 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,712 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,940 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 40,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,638 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,196 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,399 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 GWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG54 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

DG54 GWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DG54 GWZ safe to buy?

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