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DS04 TGU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 TGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2023 117,218 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 110,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 109,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake low

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,473 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,512 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,777 miles

both rear springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

full exhaust system corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,162 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,162 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,447 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,166 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,589 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,122 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,219 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)

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 TGU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

DS04 TGU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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