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DG54 JVC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 JVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,591 miles

Front Wipers Worn/Smearing On Screen

Nearside Front Headlamp Image Faded Slightly

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Fail 3 Feb 2019 63,570 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Wipers Worn/Smearing On Screen

Nearside Front Headlamp Image Faded Slightly

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Has Restricted Movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,083 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,083 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 58,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,228 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 441,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,948 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 JVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

DG54 JVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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