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DG54 YXM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,375 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 114,375 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 111,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,424 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 106,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,215 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,900 miles

conti beam kit on headlights

o/s/f top strut play

Fail 23 Oct 2010 49,815 miles

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

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

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

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)

conti beam kit on headlights

o/s/f top strut play

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,159 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,286 miles

brake pads difficult to see lowish?

oil low

washers poor flow

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,414 miles

front tyres edge wear - off side front poor

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 YXM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXM, 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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DG54 YXM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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