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DL04 DBX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 47,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 47,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,616 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 38,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 36,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 34,628 miles

nearside inner CV boot leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 28,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,459 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,459 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,314 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,095 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,480 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 DBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DL04 DBX, 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 DL04 DBX registered?

DL04 DBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is DL04 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 DBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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