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DU54 JZE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 76,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,503 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers frozen

Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,780 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,577 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all exhaust sections and mountings are corroded

bonnet safety catch is seized and not functioning

Fail 26 Jan 2021 70,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust sections and mountings are corroded

bonnet safety catch is seized and not functioning

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,094 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary safety catch is seized and not operating (3.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 63,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 61,268 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,908 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 45,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,495 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,605 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,808 miles

both front flexi ferrules corroded

offside rear flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,808 miles

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

both front flexi ferrules corroded

offside rear flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,709 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 JZE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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