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DS04 ZGT

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,527 mi
Last recorded78,527 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, near suspension mounting/hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,544 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,637 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip worn on lower edge, recomend replace

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,905 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,483 miles

both rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,483 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in rack arms

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,211 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,618 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 ZGT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGT, 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 ZGT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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