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DL04 EHU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 EHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting corroded/both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 51,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine emmitions warning light on speedometre

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,213 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,213 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,973 miles

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,026 miles

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

Engine Management Light ON

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,501 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,897 miles

condition of front brake pads bline

engine management light on

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre bline

Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,351 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 EHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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