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DN54 VHC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,542 mi
Last recorded48,542 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 48,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 47,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 47,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,900 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Fail 2 Dec 2020 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,057 miles

Offside Front slight play in top suspenion mounting

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,275 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,182 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 42,182 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 41,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,052 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 26,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,732 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 VHC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

DN54 VHC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is DN54 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 VHC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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