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DG54 JUC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,054 mi
Last recorded71,054 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at axle beam anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at axle beam anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,922 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play at both front suspension top strut mounts

vehicle appears to of been standing

visual inspection not possible for front and rear brake pads

Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,922 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play at both front suspension top strut mounts

vehicle appears to of been standing

visual inspection not possible for front and rear brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,636 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

DG54 JUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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