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DU54 JZA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s covers deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 70,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s covers deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s grooved (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 62,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 59,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,816 miles

Diffrent size tyres fitted from front to rear

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

O/s/r light lens damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 53,816 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diffrent size tyres fitted from front to rear

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

O/s/r light lens damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,565 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,165 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 17 Sep 2007 10,556 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 JZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

DU54 JZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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