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DN54 LWY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 51,895 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 51,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 47,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,996 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 39,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 36,185 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear brake pads not visable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,880 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 23,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,741 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,907 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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DN54 LWY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DN54 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

DN54 LWY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is DN54 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 LWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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