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DV54 AKY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 AKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,215 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,576 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,887 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,182 miles

ABS sensor ring cracked offside and nearside front

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,500 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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DV54 AKY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV54 AKY, 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 DV54 AKY registered?

DV54 AKY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DV54 AKY safe to buy?

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