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DU54 JZM

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 JZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,146 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,448 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,440 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill backing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,917 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,917 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,526 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

engine oil level low

slight split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,889 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 44,889 miles

Nearside 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 7 Aug 2009 33,179 miles

n/s front tyre shows uneven wear around inner edge

o/s front tyre has small cut in tread area and shows uneven wear around inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre shows uneven wear around inner edge

o/s front tyre has small cut in tread area and shows uneven wear around inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,639 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 JZM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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