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DV54 MWL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,088 mi
Last recorded119,088 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 MWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and n s rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 87,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,653 miles

N/S/R Child seat fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,012 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,927 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,911 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,957 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wear low =3mm(limit =1.6mm) †+ slight cuts in outer side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,371 miles

n/s/f tyre wear low =3mm(limit =1.6mm) †+ slight cuts in outer side wall

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 MWL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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