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DP53 ELP

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 ELP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,939 miles

Front & Rear Tyres worn

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

O/S/F tyre age cracking

O/S/F wiper split on end.

Oil Leak Eng/Gearbox

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,929 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front & Rear Tyres worn

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

O/S/F tyre age cracking

O/S/F wiper split on end.

Oil Leak Eng/Gearbox

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,434 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,604 miles

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

i)near side rear seat belt slow retracting.ii)Front brake discs wear thin.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,459 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

i)near side rear seat belt slow retracting.ii)Front brake discs wear thin.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DP53 ELP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 DP53 ELP, 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 DP53 ELP registered?

DP53 ELP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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