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DL04 ENH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,237 mi
Last recorded92,237 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 ENH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,237 miles

Both headlamp lens poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lens poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,318 miles

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

all suspension springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 77,316 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all suspension springs corroded

both headlamps lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,539 miles

both headlights deteriorated but not affecting its light source

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,894 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 51,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,331 miles

Oil leak

micro cracking around n/s rear sidewall..

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,772 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 ENH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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