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DS04 KAU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 KAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,175 miles

e.m.l. stauing on

Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.l. stauing on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,388 miles

Light age cracking on rear tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside front Tyre cracking/perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,817 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,817 miles

Clutch pedal very heavy

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,161 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 KAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU registered?

DS04 KAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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