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DX54 MXV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,437 mi
Last recorded78,437 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 78,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,569 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,836 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,186 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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DX54 MXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX54 MXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX54 MXV?

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What year was DX54 MXV registered?

DX54 MXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DX54 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 MXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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