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DU54 JZK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 98,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,155 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 93,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,759 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,759 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,788 miles

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

general under body wear

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body wear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,454 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 82,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,292 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 63,483 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 63,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,009 miles

battery insecure

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 44,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,872 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,693 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 JZK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

DU54 JZK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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