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DY54 WKG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,489 mi
Last recorded94,489 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 WKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,489 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Sump pan is corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 94,489 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Sump pan is corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,069 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,868 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,177 miles

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,959 miles

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to fully return.

Nearside front suspension lower joint dust cover split

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear bumper damaged.

Surface cracks over both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts slow to return fully

parking brake lever ratchet slightly worn

rear bumper damaged

surface cracks over both rear tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,904 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts slow to return fully

rear bumper damaged

surface cracks on inside of rear tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts slow to return fully

rear bumper damaged

surface cracks on inside of rear tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,009 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 51,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,067 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,025 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 38,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised. front brake pads wear. nearside front tyre wall damaged . nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

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 WKG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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