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DN54 VGT

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2018 90,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort bothsides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 68,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,260 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 66,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,948 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,107 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,521 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 VGT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

DN54 VGT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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