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DY54 HYT

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 HYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,377 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 58,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 49,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,941 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DY54 HYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY54 HYT, 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

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What year was DY54 HYT registered?

DY54 HYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is DY54 HYT safe to buy?

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