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DN54 LXB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,399 mi
Last recorded56,399 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

rear seats presented down

Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

rear seats presented down

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear seats presented down

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,023 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,064 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,063 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on rear brakes

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,822 miles

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,093 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 16,083 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 LXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN54 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN54 LXB?

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What year was DN54 LXB registered?

DN54 LXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is DN54 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 LXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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