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DS04 GXN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,665 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,664 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,819 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,448 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,370 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,008 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 GXN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS04 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

DS04 GXN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DS04 GXN safe to buy?

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