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DV54 MXJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,106 mi
Last recorded100,106 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 MXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 100,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose from pump to rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe from pump to rack assembly (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension coil springs corroded

corrosion in both lower sills at rear

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,321 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,739 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 12 Dec 2013 71,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 67,838 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2012 67,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,475 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,282 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,919 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,169 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 MXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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