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DG54 PLX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,293 mi
Last recorded68,293 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,669 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,734 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,036 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,991 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 22,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 PLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

DG54 PLX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is DG54 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 PLX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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