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DU54 UYY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 99,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,487 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,907 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside front suspension top mounting slight play

oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,907 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

offside front suspension top mounting slight play

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,705 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

handbrake warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,729 miles

bad oil leak and level very low

damage nearside front bumper

Fail 18 Sep 2013 75,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak and level very low

damage nearside front bumper

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,602 miles

general body damage

nearside front tyre below limit on edges

oil leak filter area and level below minimum

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,602 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general body damage

nearside front tyre below limit on edges

oil leak filter area and level below minimum

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,930 miles

oil leaks and level very low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,970 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,817 miles

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

o/s/f side light dim

oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,459 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,975 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 UYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red 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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

DU54 UYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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