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DN54 VGY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,035 mi
Last recorded91,035 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,035 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake back plate damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2018 91,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

offside front brake back plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2017 75,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper deterioated, but still clears windscreen effectivley

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 71,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 70,313 miles

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

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

chassis has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 23 May 2015 70,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

chassis has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s handbrake cable going stiff

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,407 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 VGY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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