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DS04 WZU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 WZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 99,610 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill small corr hole

Nearside h/brake slighty low performance

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/rear supension spring very corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 88,003 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/rear p/pads looking low

o/s rear tyre inner walls cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,785 miles

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

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

rear coil spring's corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under the car (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dull bulbs (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear coil spring's corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 67,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure- not currently a testable item

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

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

headlamp aims checked on setting number 1

the inner wall on the offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

the nearside parking brake efficiency is slightly low but the overall efficiency has passed at 20%

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,743 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)

the front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,753 miles

Nearside inner C/V boot damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,558 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 WZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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