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DV54 ZBU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 82,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,102 miles

FRONT BONNET HAS A SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE

WIPERS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,408 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/ o/s/ (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 73,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/ o/s/ (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,746 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE DRIVE SHAFT ABS RINGS ARE VERY CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN INNER EDGE BUT GROOVES NOT CUT AS DEEP

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2014 66,746 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE DRIVE SHAFT ABS RINGS ARE VERY CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN INNER EDGE BUT GROOVES NOT CUT AS DEEP

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,455 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 60,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,520 miles

advise 4x4 tracking wheel alinement

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,520 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)

advise 4x4 tracking wheel alinement

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,093 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,553 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBU, 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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What year was DV54 ZBU registered?

DV54 ZBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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