CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU54 UZA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,513 mi
Last recorded40,513 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,670 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 32,658 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,755 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU54 UZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU54 UZA?

You can check the full history of DU54 UZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU54 UZA registered?

DU54 UZA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DU54 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU54 UZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU54 UZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU54 UZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.