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DL04 AYX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,414 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 55,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 45,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,872 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 38,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 29,921 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

oil filter corroded and leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near and off side rear discs inner face worn and pitted

near and off side rear springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near and off side rear discs inner face worn and pitted

near and off side rear springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,500 miles

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

Slight cut O/S/F tyre outerside wall

Fail 11 Jun 2014 26,499 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Slight cut O/S/F tyre outerside wall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,875 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 25,875 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 24,242 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,687 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2010 18,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,238 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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DL04 AYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DL04 AYX, 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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DL04 AYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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