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DX54 UGU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,763 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,661 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,122 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 77,121 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear discs in poor condition , binding slightly both sides

rear brakes squealing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody corroded (FRONT SUBFRAME /REAR AXLE)

Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,458 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody corroded (FRONT SUBFRAME /REAR AXLE)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,950 miles

front radiator support crossmember corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls perrished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewalls perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front radiator support crossmember corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,295 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,976 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,978 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 UGU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DX54 UGU, 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 DX54 UGU registered?

DX54 UGU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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