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DL04 NWC

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 NWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,706 miles

Front Upper slight movement in o/s and n/s strut top mountings

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight warp on brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Upper slight movement in o/s and n/s strut top mountings

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight warp on brake disc (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak on engine/oil filter?

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,255 miles

n/s/f inner/outer tyre walls slightly deteriorated also wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight crack in dashboard glass

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner/outer tyre walls slightly deteriorated also wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight crack in dashboard glass

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,983 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall slightly deteriorated

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

rear wiper worn

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,975 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner tyre wall slightly deteriorated

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

rear wiper worn

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,965 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

THE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,933 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS CLOSE TO MIN LEVEL

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,914 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS CLOSE TO MIN LEVEL

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,626 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted

both rear tyres outer walls are badly cracked and perished but unable to see any ply or cord

coil springs lightly corroded but complete

front no.plate worn

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers are split and have little play

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust hangers corroded

steering rack arms have very little play

Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted

both rear tyres outer walls are badly cracked and perished but unable to see any ply or cord

coil springs lightly corroded but complete

front no.plate worn

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers are split and have little play

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust hangers corroded

steering rack arms have very little play

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,292 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,079 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 24,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,329 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 NWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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