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DV54 FXL

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 82,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2015 69,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,088 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly stiff

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front side light slightly dim,may require new bulb

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside and nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism slighty lazy

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,024 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,492 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,103 miles

Oil leak

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,548 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 19,512 miles

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

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

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 FXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

DV54 FXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is DV54 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 FXL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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