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DL04 EHN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 EHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,470 miles

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

battery held down with cable ties

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel worn (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill and sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

battery held down with cable ties

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,127 miles

rust patches

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rust patches

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot does not open

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,177 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot does not open

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,368 miles

plastic headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014 81,368 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

plastic headlight lenses deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cuts in treads and are starting to perish

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres have slight cuts in treads and are starting to perish

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,007 miles

handbrake efficiency on limit (16%)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes imbalenced(39%)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,007 miles

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

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

handbrake efficiency on limit (16%)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes imbalenced(39%)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear pads and discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,709 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,279 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 EHN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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