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DN54 LXH

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,954 mi
Last recorded106,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 106,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 105,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Ageing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Ageing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,544 miles

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)

strongly recommend that front tyres are changed as in my opinion they are dangerous i can not fail them do to vosa regulations

Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

high level brake light not working

strongly recommend that front tyres are changed as in my opinion they are dangerous i can not fail them do to vosa regulations

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,621 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 LXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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