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DU54 HXX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 83,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side + nearside covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 78,520 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,069 miles

Bonnet catch faulty. Secures at test.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid low

Upper rear light not working.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,048 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Bonnet catch faulty. Secures at test.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid low

Upper rear light not working.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,520 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broken (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 47,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,887 miles

Advise slight tear in o/s/f wiper blade

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,628 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 HXX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

DU54 HXX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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