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DU54 JZF

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 99,518 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front top suspension leg mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 83,722 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front top suspension leg mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,571 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,508 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged not showing white

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour red lense damaged and taped over (1.5.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face poor (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour red lense damaged and taped over (1.5.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner face poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,583 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is stiff

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet secondary catch is stiff

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,923 miles

abs light on

Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,307 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LAMP

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,693 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 JZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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