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DV54 FLH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FLH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 56,009 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 56,003 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,077 miles

bonnet catch needs invesigation

n/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Apr 2014 18,963 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 18,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,961 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,660 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has 2 cuts in side wall

o/s numperplate loght not working

Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 6,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 1,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 1,278 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 FLH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

DV54 FLH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is DV54 FLH safe to buy?

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