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DS04 DHU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,511 mi
Last recorded44,511 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 DHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 44,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 44,511 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 40,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 30,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 26,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 26,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,437 miles

Advise both rear tyres age cracks and worn

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 13,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,838 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 13,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 13,509 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 12,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,077 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 DHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS04 DHU registered?

DS04 DHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is DS04 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 DHU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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