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DY54 VGC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,230 miles

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,151 miles

Parking brake low offside

Fail 7 Dec 2015 59,150 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Second catch deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken (3.4.2)

Parking brake low offside

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,705 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 49,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet safety catch siezed (freed off on test)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,033 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,929 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 VGC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

DY54 VGC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DY54 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 VGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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