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DG54 GXA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,019 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,861 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,479 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,122 miles

tyres / uneven tyre wear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,645 miles

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

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 GXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG54 GXA?

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What year was DG54 GXA registered?

DG54 GXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is DG54 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 GXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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