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DU54 KPZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 KPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to engine performance. (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe onwards. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Chip to windscreen.

Corrosion to N/S/R flexi brake pipe union.

Corrosion to O/S/R flexi brake pipe union.

EML Light illuminated.

Front coil springs corroded.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Vehicle has serious oil leak from engine.

Vehicle unfit to drive due to braking issue.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,474 miles

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

off side front bbj slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 59,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,066 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,068 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,918 miles

gearbox oil leaking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leaking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,288 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 KPZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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