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DU54 HXG

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,026 mi
Last recorded123,026 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,026 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 118,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining flange (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Outer plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Outer plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 101,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,359 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,284 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight chips to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhausts

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,284 miles

slight chips to windscreen

slight corrosion to exhausts

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,532 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

osr tyre wearing

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear pads wearing

Sill coevrs fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,760 miles

Rear pads wearing

Sill coevrs fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,398 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust section corroding

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,647 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge - nsf tyre wearing on edges - rear brakes sqeaking - slight play front top mounts

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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DU54 HXG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU54 HXG, 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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DU54 HXG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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