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DG54 GXR

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,395 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 84,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,966 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens to max limit please keep checked (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened faces worn thin (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking from flexy hose going into inner wing around grommet (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens to max limit please keep checked (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,634 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,674 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,674 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,953 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,952 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,028 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 GXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXR, 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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DG54 GXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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