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DV54 FXH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,197 mi
Last recorded38,197 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,197 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s/r and O/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 36,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 21,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 17,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 15,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,382 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 14,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts starting to appear in tyre tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,903 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,645 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 8,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,365 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 7,362 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,307 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 4,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,438 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 FXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DV54 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

DV54 FXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is DV54 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 FXH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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