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DU54 OXE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,377 mi
Last recorded48,377 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 48,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 44,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 43,472 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,163 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the tyre walls

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,137 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,545 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,717 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,418 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s top suspension mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,692 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,799 miles

front wiper blades getting weak

thorn in sidewall of nearside front tyre. removed after test and checked out ok at the time.

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 OXE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

DU54 OXE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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