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DN54 VHB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,345 mi
Last recorded67,345 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VHB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,924 miles

Nearside and Offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Offside front top strut mounting has slight lift

Rear registration plate started to delaminate, but not likely to be misread.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,924 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake imbalance across rear 34%

Nearside and Offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front top strut mounting has slight lift

Rear registration plate started to delaminate, but not likely to be misread.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,434 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight lift in both front top strut mountings as per vsi (im 2.5 b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,434 miles

Slight lift in both front top strut mountings as per vsi (im 2.5 b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,395 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Slight brake discs run out on front (30kg approx)

Slight lift in Offside front top strut mounting

Fail 12 Nov 2012 41,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding

Slight brake discs run out on front (30kg approx)

Slight lift in Offside front top strut mounting

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,353 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight binding from both rear wheels

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,172 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 19,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VHB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB?

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What year was DN54 VHB registered?

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

Is DN54 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 VHB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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