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DL04 DBY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,100 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2015 58,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,079 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,696 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 37,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,355 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 DBY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

DL04 DBY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is DL04 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 DBY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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