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DN54 VHD

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,468 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S headlamp output may require attention next year due to lense

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,433 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge(advise tracking)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,661 miles

Uneven Front trye wear front.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,144 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,513 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 VHD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

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

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