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DU54 JYZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,467 mi
Last recorded82,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 73,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,265 miles

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,914 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,705 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 24,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightley

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 JYZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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