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DV54 ZCX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,590 mi
Last recorded39,590 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 ZCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 39,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 39,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,247 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,722 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 35,722 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 35,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 35,291 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 35,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 May 2015 33,266 miles

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

front tyres worn low

rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 33,266 miles

front tyres worn low

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 31,182 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 16 May 2014 31,182 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 23 May 2013 30,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all 4 tyres side walls perished

Pass 25 May 2012 28,892 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,012 miles

O/S/F ABS pick up ring split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 26,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

O/S/F ABS pick up ring split

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 22,701 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 22,701 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 18,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 14,531 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,419 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2007 12,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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 ZCX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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