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DY54 UBE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,631 mi
Last recorded99,631 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 UBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,958 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,162 miles

FWA check

Pass 24 Aug 2007 4,580 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 UBE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

DY54 UBE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is DY54 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 UBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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