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DU54 HXV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,941 miles

E.M.L on dash

Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.L on dash

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slight damage

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,110 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,947 miles

n/s/f tyre s/wall damage

Fail 2 Nov 2010 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,975 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,080 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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DU54 HXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXV, 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 DU54 HXV registered?

DU54 HXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is DU54 HXV safe to buy?

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