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DG54 JVE

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,834 mi
Last recorded95,834 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 JVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine OIl Leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,580 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 90,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,393 miles

steering lock in operative

Fail 23 Jan 2012 72,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering lock in operative

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,724 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,423 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,076 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 JVE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

DG54 JVE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is DG54 JVE safe to buy?

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