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DS04 DHN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,247 mi
Last recorded88,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 DHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

battery loose

both front headlight patterns poor (lenses deteriorating)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,041 miles

Handbrake travel

Wear to front & rear brake pads

Wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 75,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,800 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,789 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,591 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,425 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,670 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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DS04 DHN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS04 DHN, 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 DS04 DHN registered?

DS04 DHN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is DS04 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 DHN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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