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DS04 KAJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,047 mi
Last recorded33,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 32,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,662 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 30,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 28,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 18,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,865 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 KAJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

DS04 KAJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is DS04 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 KAJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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