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DV54 XFP

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 XFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 99,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,224 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 97,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Light damaged

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Light damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,698 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 76,593 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BRAKE FAILED RESULTS: Parking brake Brake efficiency 14% Readings 120 / 40 KgF Brake lock 0% Parking brake test fail

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS: Lambda just met

FAILED Brake imbalance Result Axle 2 39% readings: 130 / 80 KgF

FRONT AND REAR Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pinholed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,955 miles

Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection: os front and rear

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear service brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 18% Readings: 120 / 80 OSR Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection: os front and rear

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear service brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake Result Brake efficiency 18% Readings: 120 / 80 OSR Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,977 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brakes have a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,047 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,047 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,203 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,088 miles

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

rear disc's corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,088 miles

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)

rear disc's corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,323 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,143 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 XFP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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