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DU54 UYH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,422 miles

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear bake ferrule to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,282 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,623 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 69,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,921 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,921 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,555 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 UYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

DU54 UYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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