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EU54 DKX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,333 mi
Last recorded109,333 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 DKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake very slow to come on

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,110 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,110 miles

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

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

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

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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EU54 DKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU54 DKX, 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 EU54 DKX registered?

EU54 DKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is EU54 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 DKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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