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DY54 HZC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 HZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,868 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,211 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion and underseal under vehicle and suspension inspection limited

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,404 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VEHICLE HAS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,169 miles

High level brakelight inoperative

NS rear brake disc corroded

NS rear tyre poor condition

OS front tyre worn on inner edge

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,155 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

High level brakelight inoperative

NS rear brake disc corroded

NS rear tyre poor condition

OS front tyre worn on inner edge

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,873 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,082 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking around hand brake arm needs checking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,319 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Screw in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 18,319 miles

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

Nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Screw in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,761 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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DY54 HZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY54 HZC, 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 DY54 HZC registered?

DY54 HZC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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