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DX54 MXY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,783 miles

Coil spring corroded all round front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cross bar member corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 121,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all round front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cross bar member corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cross member corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses misty but beam pattern still visible

nearside sill damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,915 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,983 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

numberplate not fully secured

Fail 18 Feb 2014 69,258 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

numberplate not fully secured

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,697 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,673 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 MXY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MXY, 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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DX54 MXY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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