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DV54 XGA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,787 mi
Last recorded119,787 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 XGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 119,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

score in front windscreen but not effecting the drivers veiw

Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

score in front windscreen but not effecting the drivers veiw

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 115,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 108,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,118 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,118 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,085 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,085 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pads worn low and discs worn and corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,364 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XGA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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