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DV54 LWP

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,672 miles

Front Brake discs wear lipped

Rear Brake discs corroded around edge and outer face

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,550 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded. Require attention

Offside Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated, pin hole seeping grease

Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes surface corroded. Require attention

Offside Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated, pin hole seeping grease

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,372 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes heavily surface corroded. Advise change

Nearside front lower arm bush started to deteriorate, but not resulting in movement

Offside front tyre has small cracks around tread shoulder

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,372 miles

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes heavily surface corroded. Advise change

Nearside front lower arm bush started to deteriorate, but not resulting in movement

Offside front tyre has small cracks around tread shoulder

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack in and around tread

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,449 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Offside front drive shaft gaitor has pin hole

Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,483 miles

O/side front ABS reluctor ring on cv joint is split.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 37,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LWP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

DV54 LWP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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