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DU54 UYX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 116,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,956 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,091 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 102,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine man light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,653 miles

Oil leak

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

Wipers poor

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,578 miles

BOTH rear tyres perrished in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

O/S/F Tyre perrished in tread area

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,578 miles

BOTH rear tyres perrished in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

O/S/F Tyre perrished in tread area

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 71,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,446 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,934 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 UYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

DU54 UYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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