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DG54 PNU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 PNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,184 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 9 Aug 2019 69,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,372 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,986 miles

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edge

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,335 miles

Offside Front shocker top mount

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,922 miles

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,471 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,899 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 PNU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG54 PNU?

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What year was DG54 PNU registered?

DG54 PNU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DG54 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 PNU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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