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DN54 FFT

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,733 mi
Last recorded140,733 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 140,733 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 140,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 Feb 2014 138,009 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 138,009 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 133,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 133,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,015 miles

Both rear discs have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 125,009 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice both front tyres low,

o/s/r tyre tread cut along the whole of the tread but not down to cords,

Fail 5 Nov 2008 97,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice both front tyres low,

o/s/r tyre tread cut along the whole of the tread but not down to cords,

Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 74,402 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN54 FFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN54 FFT, 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 DN54 FFT registered?

DN54 FFT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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