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DU54 HYC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,699 mi
Last recorded68,699 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 HYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brakes imbalanced

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

headlights misted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,185 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind to front brakes

slight misting to front headlights

slight smear to front wipers

Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump leaking due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind to front brakes

slight misting to front headlights

slight smear to front wipers

Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,782 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

oil residue around sump

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,896 miles

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to under body

Fail 22 Nov 2018 60,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion to under body

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,909 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

all suspension springs corroding

both front brake back plates corroding

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,908 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pipes corroding

all suspension springs corroding

both front brake back plates corroding

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

both sides front coil springs and upper spring cups corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,888 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,072 miles

Slight corrosion and wear lip to front and rear brake discs

front coil springs have slight corrosion

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking

slight brake binding to rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 17,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 17,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,402 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 8,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 HYC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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