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DG54 XTU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 XTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 74,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,865 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,329 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,056 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,830 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 20,342 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,147 miles

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

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 XTU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU?

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What year was DG54 XTU registered?

DG54 XTU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is DG54 XTU safe to buy?

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