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DV54 LXC

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,758 mi
Last recorded68,758 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 LXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,758 miles

O/S/F wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak ()

N/S/F wiper blade slightly split

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

N/S/F wiper blade slightly split

O/S/F wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 62,589 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,137 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,077 miles

o/s/r brake disc has some pitting

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,077 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc has some pitting

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,981 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,474 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,124 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 LXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXC, 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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DV54 LXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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