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DK54 VLM

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,593 mi
Last recorded96,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,713 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,411 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 92,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 89,374 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,809 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 83,809 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,854 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,390 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 43,390 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,578 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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DK54 VLM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK54 VLM, 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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DK54 VLM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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