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DG54 UUZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,073 mi
Last recorded27,073 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 27,073 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 23,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 17,448 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,831 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 UUZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

DG54 UUZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is DG54 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 UUZ shows 9 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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