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DU54 HYA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,461 mi
Last recorded115,461 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,461 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,461 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,470 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 94,742 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/r outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/perish

o/s/f upper inner wing plastic cover missing

rear wiper worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,074 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/r outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/perish

o/s/f upper inner wing plastic cover missing

rear wiper worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,288 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alternator belt screaching

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,304 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge tread just in limit

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,788 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread and just legal

rear brake disc inner braking faces pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,039 miles

o/s/r tyre slight spliting in tread ????

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,610 miles

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2009 33,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,372 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 HYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HYA, 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 HYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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