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DN54 YJV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 136,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,685 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,685 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 89,957 miles

front of exhaust in poor condition

small cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2012 89,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front of exhaust in poor condition

small cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,311 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Unable to see rear inside brake pads with wheels on

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,524 miles

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,185 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,054 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 YJV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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