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DU54 JYW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,901 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,901 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,374 miles

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

abs ring on offside front split but no faults on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,069 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,069 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,923 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

stone chips in front wind screen outside zone "A" and less than 40 mm

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,404 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 JYW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

DU54 JYW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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