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DN54 VGV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,565 mi
Last recorded34,565 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 34,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 30,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 27,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front upper strut mountings creaking

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,750 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 20,742 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,865 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 5,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 4,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 4,251 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 3,292 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 VGV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

Is DN54 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 VGV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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