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AF54 YLW

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YLW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,040 miles

Front slight play in upper suspension mounts

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion / hole

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front slight play in upper suspension mounts

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion / hole

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,627 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2016 86,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,571 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from inside rear breaks

Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on 2mm low inner edge

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre on 2mm low inner edge

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,380 miles

offside rear discs discoloured

slight fluffing to offside front seat belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,798 miles

bonnet slightly bent

fluctuation on front brakes

n/s front tyre perished an crackin and slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s front tyre perished and crackin

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,445 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,306 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF54 YLW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 AF54 YLW, 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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AF54 YLW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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