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DV54 WJX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 WJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 64,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,412 miles

Corrosion to underbody

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

front abs sensor rings corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,389 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,272 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,249 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,936 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,446 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,755 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 33,755 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 26,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,497 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 WJX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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