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DU54 HXH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,139 mi
Last recorded99,139 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,139 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front All front suspension rusty.

Front Near side and Off side front upper suspension mounts have slight play.

Rear All rear suspension rusty.

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side and Off side sill corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,049 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both side front tyres inner edge slight worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 inner section (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both side front tyres inner edge slight worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 inner section (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,129 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,835 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,540 miles

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

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 HXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU54 HXH, 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 HXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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